One win streak looks set to end tonight as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the New Orleans Pelicans. The visitors have won 4 straight games but have struggled on the road this season with a 12-16 record. The Pelicans on the other hand have seen an uplift in form since the return Brandon Ingram and will be hoping to continue that run going on a national stage tonight.
Check out the Cavaliers vs Pelicans Same Game Parlay I have put together for the game below. Be sure to take a look at the rest of our'NBA picks, too.
Jonas Valanciunas has long been one of the best rebounders in the NBA. While his numbers are down this season due to a reduction in minutes, he takes advantage of the time he spends on the floor well. This season among players who have played at least 10 games he is 4th in rebounding percentage. With the Cavaliers having a huge frontline with the likes of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, look for the Lithuanian to have a huge role to play.
When he came up against the Cavaliers earlier in the season, he managed 13-rebounds in 35 minutes of playing time. Considering that he has recorded 14 rebounds in each of his last 2 games, he should be well positioned to reach that mark again if he plays 30 or more minutes here. Allen does not space the floor at all and should keep the battle in the paint between them. The Cavaliers have the best defensive rating in the league over the last 10 games so there should be offensive rebounding opportunities for the Pelicans center. Look for him to put together a strong line tonight.