The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is 12-22 overall and 6-9 at home, while the Cavaliers are 20-13 overall and 10-6 on the road. The Cavs have won seven of their last eight games. The Pelicans had a four-game winning streak snapped on Sunday.
The Pelicans have won the last six games between the teams. Cleveland is favored by three points in the latest Pelicans vs. Cavaliers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 212. Before entering any Cavaliers vs. Pelicans picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Pelicans vs. Cavaliers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Cavs vs. Pelicans:
- Pelicans vs. Cavaliers spread: Cavaliers -3
- Pelicans vs. Cavaliers over-under: 212 points
What you need to know about the Pelicans
The Pelicans fell 117-112 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Josh Hart posted a double-double on 29 points and 10 rebounds. Hart (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game. Garrett Temple scored 15 of his 22 points off the bench in the first half on Sunday.
Brandon Ingram (Achilles) is doubtful for Tuesday's game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (health and safety protocols) is out, Jonas Valanciunas (illness) is probable.
What you need to know about the Cavaliers
On Sunday. Cleveland steamrolled past Toronto, 144-99 at home. Kevin Love shot 6-for-9 from downtown and finished with 22 points and nine boards. Darius Garland had 22 points and eight assists. The Cavaliers scored 46 points in the third quarter and led by as many as 47 in the fourth.
Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro (conditioning) are questionable for Tuesday's game. Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, and Cedi Osman are in the league's health and safety protocols.
How to make Cavaliers vs. Pelicans picks
The model is leaning under on the total, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 70 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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