Pelicans vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 11/21/2024

The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Cleveland Cavaliers from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pelicans (4-11) have been decimated by injuries and have dropped nine of their previous 11 games. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for New Orleans, who turned the ball over 21 times during last night’s 132-91 loss against Dallas.

Trey Murphy III led five New Orleans players in double figures with 19 points (7-7 FT). Brandon Ingram added 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Javonte Green scored 14 points for the Pelicans, who shot an ice cold 40 percent from the field. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reeled off eight straight home victories to start the season and own the best overall record in the NBA. The Cavaliers (15-1) lead the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 123.3 points per contest. Last night, Cleveland trailed by 17 points at halftime during a 120-117 road loss against Boston. 

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell tallied a game-high 35 points on 13-for-29 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Evan Mobley scored 22 points to go along with 11 rebounds and six assists. Darius Garland missed 18 of 21 field goal attempts and finished with eight points for the Cavaliers.

New Orleans will be without the services of F Zion Williamson (hamstring) and G Dejounte Murray (hand) for this game. The Pelicans are playing at a slow tempo and the Cavaliers rank sixth in the league in defensive efficiency. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 114-101.