The New Orleans Pelicans (12 – 22) play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers (20 – 13) at 8:00pm EST on Tuesday 28th December 2021.
New Orleans open as 4.5-point underdogs at home to Cleveland. So far this season the Pelicans are 15-19 against the spread (ATS) and 9-6 ATS when playing at home. The Pelicans lost their last game 117-112 away at Oklahoma City.
The visiting Cavaliers are 25-6-2 ATS and 12-3-1 ATS on the road. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games and are seeking to put together two wins in a row.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Pelicans Spread | +4.5 |
| Cavaliers Spread | -4.5 |
| Over/Under | Latest Odds |
| Time | 8:00pm EST |
| TV | NBA TV |
Pelicans and Cavaliers Betting Trends
- The Pelicans are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
- New Orleans are 15-19 ATS and 9-6 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone under in 19 of the Pelicans’ 34 games
- The Cavaliers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
- Cleveland are 25-6-2 ATS and 12-3-1 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone under in 21 of the Cavaliers’ 33 games
Pelicans and Cavaliers Head to Head
- Apr 11, 2021: New Orleans Pelicans 116 @ Cleveland Cavaliers 109
- Mar 12, 2021: Cleveland Cavaliers 82 @ New Orleans Pelicans 116
Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 105 26th | Points Per Game | 107.9 16th |
| 43.6% 26th | Field Goal % | 46.3% 8th |
| 33.8% 23rd | 3PT % | 35.9% 10th |
| 46.7% 4th | Rebounds | 45.5% 12th |
| 24.6% 10th | Assists | 25.5% 7th |
| 14.9% 23rd | Turnovers | 15.7% 27th |
| 7.5% 17th | Steals | 7.8% 12th |
| 4% 28th | Blocks | 4.4% 25th |
| 19.5% 19th | Fouls | 17% 1st |
Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | SF | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Jonas Valanciunas | C | Illness | Game Time Decision |
| Brandon Ingram | SF | Achilles | Game Time Decision |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 1 |
| Naji Marshall | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 3 |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Foot | Expected to be out until at least Jan 31 |
| Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | Knee | Out for the season |
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Stevens | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 30 |
| Evan Mobley | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 30 |
| Cedi Osman | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 30 |
| Dylan Windler | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 30 |
| Jarrett Allen | C | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 30 |
| Isaac Okoro | SG | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Ed Davis | PF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 31 |
| Collin Sexton | SG | Knee | Out for the season |
Key players to watch
New Orleans Pelicans Key Player
Devonte’ Graham 13.6 ppg, 4.5 apg, 2.4 rpg, 1.2 spg
Cleveland Cavaliers Key Player
Darius Garland 19.5 ppg, 7.2 apg, 2.9 rpg, 1.2 spg
Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The New Orleans Pelicans are hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8:00pm EST on Tuesday 28th December 2021.
What TV channel is Pelicans vs Cavaliers game on?
The Pelicans vs Cavaliers game is available on NBA TV.
What time is the Pelicans vs Cavaliers NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers is at 8:00pm EST.
Who is the betting favorite in the Pelicans vs Cavaliers NBA game tonight?
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Is Josh Hart playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Josh Hart is dealing with an injury to the Ankle.
Is Jonas Valanciunas playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Jonas Valanciunas is dealing with an injury to the Illness.
Is Brandon Ingram playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Brandon Ingram is dealing with an injury to the Achilles.
Is Isaac Okoro playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. Isaac Okoro is dealing with Covid-19.
Why is Nickeil Alexander-Walker not playing in tonights NBA game?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 1.
Why is Naji Marshall not playing in tonights NBA game?
Naji Marshall is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 3.
Why is Zion Williamson not playing in tonights NBA game?
Zion Williamson is dealing with an injury to the Foot and is expected to be out until at least jan 31.
Why is Kira Lewis Jr. not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kira Lewis Jr. is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is out for the season.
Why is Lamar Stevens not playing in tonights NBA game?
Lamar Stevens is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 30.
Why is Evan Mobley not playing in tonights NBA game?
Evan Mobley is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 30.
Why is Cedi Osman not playing in tonights NBA game?
Cedi Osman is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 30.
Why is Dylan Windler not playing in tonights NBA game?
Dylan Windler is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 30.
Why is Jarrett Allen not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jarrett Allen is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 30.
Why is Ed Davis not playing in tonights NBA game?
Ed Davis is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 31.
Why is Collin Sexton not playing in tonights NBA game?
Collin Sexton is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is out for the season.
