Cavaliers at Pelicans 10/28/17 - NBA Picks & Predictions
by Eddie
Latest Odds : CLE -4 Total 208
The Saturday NBA schedule will tip-off with a meeting between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans from the Smoothie King Center. The defending Eastern Conference Champion Cavaliers are still integrating new pieces and have won three of their first five games overall. On Wednesday, Cleveland showed that they have plenty of work left to do during a 112-107 road loss at Brooklyn. The Cavaliers turned the ball over 21 times and shot 48 percent from the field.
LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 29 points to go along with 13 assists and ten rebounds. Kevin Love added 15 points and 12 rebounds in a losing effort for Cleveland.
The New Orleans Pelicans have two of the most dominant front court players in the league and have had an entire offseason to figure out how to best utilize them. The Pelicans have dropped three of their first five games and need improved guard play to be a postseason contender. On Thursday, New Orleans rallied from a 13-point deficit after one quarter for a 114-106 road triumph at Sacramento. The Pelicans outrebounded the Kings by 15 and shot 49 percent from the floor.
DeMarcus Cousins torched his former team for a game high 41 points and 23 rebounds. Veteran G Jameer Nelson contributed 18 points and six assists off the New Orleans bench.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans.
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +4
New Orleans F Anthony Davis (knee) did not play in the last game and is listed as day-to-day. The Cavaliers have yet to fix the defensive issues that plagued them a season ago and rank 22nd in defensive efficiency through their first five games. Take New Orleans to win outright on Saturday night. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win and cover ATS 110-105.