Final Score: Pelicans 118 - Cavaliers 141
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
Pelicans @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pelicans | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 102.4 | 100.1 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 128 |
| Stat | Pelicans | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 115.4 | 119.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 122.2 | 117.5 |
| Win percentage | 27% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 56% |
Recent Results
Pelicans
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +19 · Total: 237
128-109
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 261
133-128
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +10 · Total: 218
114-104
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +23 · Total: 263
143-120
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 267
132-135
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: -9 · Total: 241
116-125
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: -7 · Total: 291
142-149
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: -12 · Total: 254
121-133
Cavaliers
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 271
139-132
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: -11 · Total: 261
125-136
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -16 · Total: 238
111-127
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 256
130-126
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 2025 · Margin: +13 · Total: 247
130-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 3, 2025 · Margin: -12 · Total: 232
110-122
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 1, 2025 · Margin: +16 · Total: 254
135-119
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117