Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview 11/3/2023
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Cavaliers and Pacers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSIN, and it’s hosted by the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets!
The Cavaliers come into this Central division matchup as the favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 225.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Cleveland Cavaliers odds
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Cavaliers have faced off against the Pacers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. Over the last three head to head matchups, the Pacers have gone 2-1 against the spread. When looking at the last three times they have host the Cavaliers, the Pacers are 3-0 ATS.
- Across their three previous road games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 100 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Indiana has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 123 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
With a victory against the Pacers, the Cavaliers have the opportunity to reach a .500 win percentage, considering their current season record of 2-3. Notably, the Cavaliers have displayed a stronger performance on the road, boasting an unblemished 2-0 record, while struggling to secure a win on their home court with a 0-3 mark.
Cleveland enters today’s game with an overall ATS record of 1-4. As the favored team this season, Cleveland has a 0-2 record against the spread, while as the underdog, they have a 1-2 record.
The Cleveland Cavaliers currently hold a 2-3-0 over/under record in the ongoing season. Their games have produced an average of 227.0 points per game, while the average over/under line stands at 217.4.
In terms of possessions per game, Cleveland ranks 16th in the NBA this season (2023-2024). Additionally, they rank 26th in field goal percentage and 17th in points per game.
Cleveland’s comes into the game with the 9th rank in the NBA for defense, boasting an effective field goal percentage of 53.8. They also hold the 11th position in the league by allowing 106.9 points per game. Additionally, the Cavaliers excel in shot-blocking, ranking 7th in the NBA with an average of 6.2 blocked shots per game.
The upcoming matchup between the Pacers and the Cavaliers presents an opportunity for the former to achieve a winning record, as they currently stand at 2-2. In terms of their performance on the road, the Pacers have split their games, going 1-1 thus far this season. Similarly, they have also maintained a 1-1 record when playing on their home court.
Indiana has a 50% success rate against the spread this season, boasting a 2-2 ATS record. When playing away, the Pacers have achieved a 50% ATS record, going 1-1. Similarly, when competing on their home court, they have also secured a 50% ATS record, with a 1-1 mark.
The Pacers have a 3-1-0 over/under record this season. Their games have an average over/under line of 229.5, and they currently hold a 14.8 differential against the over/under line.
This year’s Indiana offense has averaged 119.2 points per game, placing them 22nd in the NBA. Additionally, they have an average of 103.4 possessions per game (23rd), along with 16.5 free throw attempts per game (30th).
On defense, the Pacers rank 18th in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 55.6. They also rank 29th in the league by allowing 119.5 points per game, and 17th in the NBA with an average of 5.8 blocked shots per game.
With the Cavaliers being favored by 3.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 111-110 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pacers (+3.5)
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Jalen Smith – Knee – Questionable
- Tyrese Haliburton – Ankle – Questionable
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ricky Rubio – Personal – Out
- Jarrett Allen – Ankle – Questionable
- Darius Garland – Hamstring – Questionable
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
