New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/23/25

The New Orleans Pelicans hit the road for Tuesday’s game in Cleveland, and the Pellies look to stay hot. New Orleans won 119-113 at home against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night as a -4 favorite and has won 5 in a row while covering each of the past 6 outings. The red-hot Pelicans are 10-1 against the spread in the past 11 games. They are also 12-3 ATS in the past 15 games as underdogs. Additionally, New Orleans is 3-1 ATS in 4 games this season when playing in the second end of a back-to-back situation.

The Cavaliers picked up a much-needed win Monday, holding off the Charlotte Hornets 139-132 — exacting a little revenge for an OT loss to the Hornets on Dec. 14. However, the Cavaliers blew a big lead and failed to cover as -9.5 favorites and they have now gone 0-6 ATS in the past 6 games while posting a 2-10 ATS mark in the past 12. They are 8-22 ATS overall this season. Like NOLA, Cleveland is playing on no rest — albeit at home for both games. The Cavaliers are just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games when playing on no rest. I’m backing the Pelicans with confidence.

Pelicans vs Cavaliers prediction: New Orleans +8.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to +6.5.

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