Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers will host the Cavaliers in a divisional matchup. Indiana is favored by 7.5 points and has a record of 38-30, while Cleveland is 42-25 and in 3rd place in the East.
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on BSIN. The over/under line is currently set at 223.5 points.
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Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Pacers are averaging 117 points per game, compared to the Cavaliers at 114. These figures have led to Indiana posting a record of 2-1.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Indiana has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 123 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to the Rockets by a score of 117-103. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and they were favored by 4.5 points. This dropped their ATS record to 33-32 for the season.
For the year, Cleveland is 42-25 and currently sits in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-17 compared to 15-8 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Cavaliers are 20-12 this season and have an average scoring differential of +4.5 points per game. As the underdog, they are 10-12 straight-up and 12-9 ATS.
Coming into today’s game, the Cavaliers are 1.1 points per game below their season average of 224.3. This year, their games have averaged a combined 223.1 points per game.
Cleveland is 12-9 ATS as the underdog this season and has gone 2-0 ATS as the underdog in their last two games. As the underdog, they are 31-35-1 on the O/U.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are 18th in the NBA at 113.6 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 112.6 points per game compared to 114.5 at home.
So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.8% of their games. When it comes to pace, they are 20th in the league at 97.5 possessions per game.
One area where the Cavaliers have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 6th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 13.7. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Currently, the Cavaliers’ defense holds the 5th rank in the NBA, allowing 109.6 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Cavaliers are causing 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking 16th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 20th in rejections, averaging 4.9 blocked shots each game.
In Pacers games this season, the average over/under line is 242.5, which is higher than today’s line of 223.5. Indiana has a season record of 35-33-0 on the O/U.
Indiana’s last game finished with a combined scoring total of 221 points, which was below the O/U line of 228.5. The Pacers were favored by 8.5 points and won the game by 21.
As the favorite this season, Indiana has a record of 19-14 and is favored by 7.5 points today. The team’s ATS record as the favorite is 15-18, with an average scoring margin of +6.2 points per game.
The Pacers are 38-30 overall this season, which puts them in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-16 compared to 11-14 against the West.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 36-30, including a 18-16 record at home. The team has covered the spread in three straight home games, and their average scoring margin at home is +5.3 PPG.
At home, the Pacers are the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 125.8 points per game. Overall, they lead the NBA in scoring at 123.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Indiana ranks second in the league with 101.6 possessions per game.
Indiana’s offense is built on their ability to score inside. They lead the NBA in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. Overall, the Pacers are shooting 50% from the field, which is the best mark in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 10th in the NBA in three-point percentage at 37%. They are making an average of 13.2 threes per game, which is 12th in the league.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 29th in the NBA, permitting 121.1 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
With the Pacers being favored by 7.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 114-113 in favor of the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Cavaliers (+7.5)
- Projecting a combined 227 points, we like the over
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Doug McDermott – Calf – Out
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Donovan Mitchell – Nose – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Doubtful
- Max Strus – Knee – Out
- Evan Mobley – Ankle – Out
