New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview, Odds and Pick

Cleveland Cavaliers

vs

New Orleans Pelicans
Friday, December 12, 2014 8:00 PM ET
Smoothie King Center

The New Orleans Pelicans hope to be unwelcoming hosts on Friday as the Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit to Smoothie King Center in NBA betting action.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Cleveland Cavaliers listed as -3-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 205.5 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.

Computer Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 106-101 victory for the Cavaliers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Cleveland Cavaliers have seen them go 13-8 and 9-12 ATS so far this NBA season, while the New Orleans Pelicans are at 10-11 and 11-10 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Pelicans are 12-8-1, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 8-12-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Cleveland injuries news.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 15-rated New Orleans Pelicans and the No. 9-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.

How Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rank No. 21 in the league with 41.48 per game. That compares with New Orleans's No. 13 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where New Orleans is the NBA's No. 23-ranked team at 6.52 per game, while the Cleveland Cavaliers rate No. 12 with 7.86 per contest.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Cavaliers endured a 103-94 loss at the hands of the Thunder on Thursday, despite a 20-point effort from Kyrie Irving at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Anthony Davis chucked in 31 points for New Orleans on Wednesday, but they still came up short in losing 112-107 at American Airlines Center.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds Trends

Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
New Orleans is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Cleveland home to Charlotte, Monday, December 15th
New Orleans home to Golden State, Sunday, December 14th

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