Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cavaliers vs Pacers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

  • The Cavaliers sit at 33-5.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 111.3 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pacers.
  • The Pacers are sitting at 22-18.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 108-93 win vs. the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers will host the Cavaliers in a Central Division matchup. Indiana has won six straight games and is currently 5th in the East. Cleveland is 1st in the East and favored by 7 points.

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The over/under line for the game is 230.5 points. TNT will have the television coverage.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers
  • Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Tuesday, January 14th
  • Betting Odds CLE -7, CLE -280 | IND +229 O/U 230.5

Cavaliers Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Cleveland?

The Cavaliers fell to 33-5 on the season after a 108-93 home loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Cleveland, favored by 9 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, well below the 239.5 O/U line.

After a strong 2nd quarter, where they outscored Indiana 34-19, Cleveland went on a 10-0 run. However, the Pacers responded by dominating the 3rd quarter 37-18 and closed out the game by outscoring the Cavs 31-22 in the 4th.

The Cavaliers struggled offensively in their 108-93 loss to the Pacers, shooting just 39.8% from the field and hitting only 26.8% of their three-pointers. They connected on 11 threes in the game.

Darius Garland led the way with 20 points and 7 assists, while Donovan Mitchell added 19 points, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter and 7 more in the 4th. Evan Mobley contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.

Defensively, the Cavaliers started strong, holding the Pacers to just 21 points in the 1st quarter and 19 in the 2nd. However, they struggled in the 2nd half, giving up 37 points in the 3rd quarter and 31 in the 4th, leading to a 108-93 loss.

Despite the loss, Cleveland limited Indiana’s three-point shooting, allowing just 11 threes on 31% shooting. The Cavaliers also sent the Pacers to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws. Cleveland finished with 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Pacers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Indiana?

The Cavaliers dropped to 33-5 on the season after a 108-93 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Cleveland, who were -9 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 201 points fell well short of the 239.5 O/U line.

After a 10-0 run to start the game, Cleveland seemed in control, especially after outscoring Indiana 34-19 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Pacers responded with a 37-18 3rd quarter and finished strong, outscoring the Cavs 31-22 in the 4th.

In their win over the Cavaliers, the Pacers shot 46.7% from the field and hit 11 threes at a 31.4% clip. Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Nembhard scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Pascal Siakam added 9 of his 18 points in the 3rd. Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin each had 10 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Pacers put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Cavaliers to just 93 points on 39% shooting. Indiana was especially effective in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 19 and 18 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited Cleveland to 11 made threes on 26% shooting. Indiana also controlled the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds while collecting 11 steals and 7 blocks.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 120 points per game in this stretch.
  • Although Indiana has a straight up record of 9-1 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 9-1. The team averaged 118 points per game in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
  • Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction

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