The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-41) and New Orleans Pelicans (25-33) tangle at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans at 8 p.m. ET Friday. We analyze the Cavaliers-Pelicans sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Cavaliers at Pelicans: Key Injuries
Cavaliers
- C Andre Drummond (calf) out
- PG Dante Exum (ankle) out
- SF Alfonzo McKinnie (foot) out
- SG Dylan Windler (shin) out
Pelicans
- SF Darius Miller (Achilles) out
- SG Kenrich Williams (back) out
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Cavaliers at Pelicans: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Pelicans 124, Cavaliers 115
Moneyline (ML)
The Cavaliers (+600) have stunned the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers in their past two outings, showing they’re no pushover; however, they cannot be trusted on the road against the Pelicans (-910), a team which beat the Cavs 125-111 Jan. 28 even though super rookie Zion Williamson posted just 14 points. AVOID.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Take the CAVALIERS (+12.5, -115), who are playing perhaps their best basketball of the season. The Cavs are 5-1 ATS in their past six road outings, 4-1 ATS in their past five as an underdog and 5-1 ATS in their past six as a road dog. The Pelicans (-12.5, -106) are 9-4 ATS in their past 13 at home, but double digits might be a bit much against the surging Cavs.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER 237.5 (-106), which has cashed in five of the past six meetings in this series, while going 12-2 in the previous 14 battles in the Crescent City. The Over is also 10-3 in NOLA’s past 13 at home, and 19-7 in its past 26 overall.
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