After being embarrassed at home by the Timberwolves on Thursday, the Pelicans (15-22) look to salvage their two-game homestand against the Cavaliers (14-22), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
New Orleans came out of the All-Star break with a dud at home, losing by 30 points to Minnesota. For better or worse, the team returns to the court 24 hours later to face a Cleveland side opening the second half of its season.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pelicans -7
- Moneyline: Pelicans -300 / Cavaliers +230
- Over-under: 228.5
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Advice and prediction
The Pelicans continued their inconsistent season with a no-show to open the second half of the regular season in a blowout loss to Minnesota. There’s hardly any reason to consider them a seven-point favorite against virtually any team right now.
Cleveland is only opening its second half of the season but New Orleans’ defense can’t stop a nose bleed. Take Cavs plus-7.
Prediction: Cavaliers 111, Pelicans 103
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