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New Orleans at Cleveland

December 23, 2025
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New Orleans has won five in a row, after knocking off Dallas yesterday, 119-113, as an underdog. They also won their last road game, 114-104, at Chicago as a +4.5 dog. New Orleans is on an 18-7-1 ATS run. A year ago, Cleveland was the buzz of the NBA, going 30-11 at home. But the same magic just hasn't been there, 10-8 at home. The Cavs also played yesterday, beating Charlotte 139-132, but failed to cover as 9-point favorites. The defense ranks 20th in points allowed, 15th in shooting allowed, and 25th in defending beyond the arc. Cleveland is 8-22 ATS this season, part of an overvalued 9-26 ATS run. Play New Orleans. 

1.5 units on New Orleans +10 (-111) (risk 1.5 to return 2.85)
Result:
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New Orleans Pelicans
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38
31
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118
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41
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141
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