Published Mar 20, 9:28am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 20, 9:28am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the New Orleans Pelicans hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Who has the edge in our Pelicans vs Cavaliers pick?
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| New Orleans Pelicans | +5.5 (-120) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -5.5 (-100) |
Following a two-point loss to the Rockets, New Orleans has won three straight, including a 105-99 victory against the LA Clippers.
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The Pelicans were down by three points (94-91) with 5:53 left in regulation. But Zion Williamson's layup and a 3-pointer from Trey Murphy III keyed a 14-5 run that helped New Orleans defeat Los Angeles for the second time in three days.
All five starters were in double figures. Murphy scored a team-high 27 points and grabbed five rebounds. Saddiq Bey finished with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
After salvaging a home-and-home split with Dallas, the Cavaliers enter this matchup riding a two-game win streak, including a 115-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
Cleveland led by 22 points entering the final frame before a late rally by the Bulls trimmed the deficit to three points. However, James Harden's pull-jumper pushed the lead back to five with 33 seconds left, helping the Cavaliers hang on for the win.
Harden scored a game-high 36 points, along with nine assists and five rebounds. Evan Mobley posted a double-double that included 26 points and 14 rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pels have dropped seven of the previous eight meetings in this series, while Cleveland is 4-1 across its last five road games.
Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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