The Pelicans will play the Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 85.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 91.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 2-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 9-8 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 15th (115.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 10th averaging 118.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 4th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 2-6 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 6-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 7-22 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Pelicans be facing the Cavaliers in Cleveland...
The fans in Cleveland be rowdy and fierce, ready for battle...
The Pelicans be scurvy dogs with a 7-22 record, while the Cavaliers...
Cavaliers be standin' tall with a 15-14 record this season...
See you courtside at today's game, and may the best team win! Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the odds be ever in your favor... Arrr!
Best Pelicans at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -8.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +8.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 248.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 248.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Cavaliers
12/23/25 7:40pm EST | +8.5 -105-8.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +8.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -8.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/23/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 128.5 o -115128.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o +10521.5 u -140Bet |
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De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -118Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -130Bet |
Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
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Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o +10532.5 u -140Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 41.5 o -11041.5 u -118Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -125Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -118Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CLE 12/23/25 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 20 | 17 | 0.541 | +11.0 | 13-9 | 7-8 | 6-3 | 13-13 | 119.2 | 116.8 | +2.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8 | 29 | 0.216 | +23.0 | 6-16 | 2-13 | 3-6 | 4-22 | 115.2 | 123.1 | -7.9 | L7 | 3-7 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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