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The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27) are 4.5-point favorites as they look to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (25-46) on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Cavaliers 120, Pelicans 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-195)
- Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 234.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-4.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Cavaliers | -9 | 248.5 | -392 | +308 | 141-118 CLE |
| 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 30-40-0 against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 4.5 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 15-28 record against the spread.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total in 34 out of 71 opportunities (47.9%).
- The Cavaliers have been favorites in 56 games this season and won 36 (64.3%) of those contests.
- Cleveland has a record of 27-10, a 73% win rate, when it's favored by -195 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 42-28-1 against the spread this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 4.5 points or more, the Pelicans have a 21-19-1 record against the spread.
- A total of 35 of New Orleans' 71 games with a set total have hit the over (49.3%).
- The Pelicans have won 13 of the 56 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (23.2%).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +162 or longer, New Orleans has gone 6-31 (16.2%).
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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Craig Porter Jr.: Out (Groin),
Jaylon Tyson: Questionable (Toe),
Tyrese Proctor: Out (Quadricep),
Donovan Mitchell: Questionable (Eye),
Jarrett Allen: Out (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Day-To-Day (Achilles),
Bryce McGowens: Day-To-Day (Toe)
Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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