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The New Orleans Pelicans (8-22) are 9.5-point underdogs as they attempt to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-14) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Cavaliers 123, Pelicans 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-422)
- Total Pick: Under 241.5 (computer predicts 237.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+9.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2024 | Cavaliers | -14.5 | 216.5 | -1075 | +686 | 128-100 CLE |
| 11/6/2024 | Cavaliers | -6.5 | 225 | -267 | +217 | 131-122 CLE |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has gone 9-21-0 ATS this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 2-7 record against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
- In Cleveland's 30 games with a set total, 14 have hit the over (46.7%).
- The Cavaliers have been favorites in 27 games this season and won 15 (55.6%) of those contests.
- Cleveland has a record of 6-2 when it's favored by -422 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 20-10-0 against the spread this year.
- The Pelicans are 9-5 against the spread when an underdog by 9.5 points or more this season.
- New Orleans' games have hit the over 18 out of 30 times (60%).
- The Pelicans have been the underdog on the moneyline 28 total times this season. They've finished 6-22 in those games.
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +325 or longer in 12 chances.
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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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