The New Orleans Pelicans (16-12) travel to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers(16-12) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 2-0 in 2022-23

The Pelicans suffered a 115-113 home loss against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, losing outright as an 8.5-point favorite at home. The loss snapped a 4-game winning streak for the Pelicans, and NOLA is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games overall.

The Cavaliers posted a 124-116 win and cover against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, and Cleveland has now posted 3 straight wins and covers, including 2 in a row on the homestand against Western Conference opponents. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, too.