Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 23

Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-22) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-14) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Rocket Arena as 9-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup has a point total of 244.5.

Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (85.1%)

Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have put together a record of 9-21-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Pelicans' 30 games this year, they have 20 wins against the spread.
• This season, 14 of the Cavaliers' games have gone over the point total.
• Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 18 of 30 opportunities (60%).
• Cleveland has a worse record against the spread at home (5-13-0) than it does on the road (4-8-0).
• Looking at point totals, the Cavaliers hit the over less often at home, as they've gone over the total six times in 18 opportunities this season (33.3%). In road games, they have hit the over eight times in 12 opportunities (66.7%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.722, 13-5-0 record) than on the road (.583, 7-5-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over 13 of 18 times at home (72.2%), and five of 12 on the road (41.7%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 30.7 points, 4.5 boards and 5.4 assists, shooting 49.5% from the field and 38.9% from downtown, with 4.1 made 3-pointers per game (first in league).
• De'Andre Hunter is averaging 15.5 points, 4.3 boards and 2.1 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 12.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.9 points, 7.4 boards and 2.0 assists.
• Lonzo Ball is averaging 5.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 20.8 points for the Pelicans, plus 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Derik Queen averages 13.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He is also draining 51.7% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans receive 15.0 points per game from Saddiq Bey, plus 6.1 boards and 2.2 assists.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 15.0 points, 3.5 boards and 3.1 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Jose Alvarado averages 8.3 points, 2.8 boards and 3.2 assists. He is draining 43.1% of his shots from the field and 37.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 treys per game.

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