The New Orleans Pelicans (8-22) are underdogs (+8.5) as they try to build on a five-game win streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-14) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs on FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Cavaliers 123, Pelicans 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-376)
- Total Pick: Under 245.5 (computer predicts 237.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+8.5)
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 is 9-21-0 against the spread this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 2-9 record against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 14 of Cleveland's 30 games with a set total have hit the over (46.7%).
- The Cavaliers have entered the game as favorites 27 times this season and won 15, or 55.6%, of those games.
- Cleveland has a record of 6-3, a 66.7% win rate, when it's favored by -376 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 20-10-0 against the spread this season.
- The Pelicans have a 12-6 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 8.5 points or more.
- Of New Orleans' 30 games with a set total, 18 have hit the over (60%).
- The Pelicans have put together a 6-22 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 21.4% of those games).
- New Orleans has a record of 1-14 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +299 or longer (6.7%).
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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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