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  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Cavs to Make Short Work of Pacers

No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 30-11 Away) face No. 4 Indiana Pacers (50-32, 29-11 at Home) in game 3 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers lead the series 2-0.

It’s time to go for the Cavaliers against the spread, especially with a generous -2.5 line at odds of -110. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved against the Pacers.

7 Wins for Pacers in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers clashed on Tuesday night, with the Pacers registering a 120-119 victory at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner top scored for Pacers with 23 points, with Bennedict Mathurin on 19. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell totaled 48 points, Max Strus had 23, with Jarrett Allen recording 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Pacers when playing the Cavs. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Pacers logo Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.8 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 47.6% from the field and 77.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.8 points and 43.9 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 18.5 points, Jarrett Allen 9.2 rebounds and Ty Jerome 3.5 assists, while Sam Merrill averages 2.4 (49.0%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.5 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 7.4 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.1 points and 45.4 rebounds.

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 15.2 points and 8.5 assists, while Aaron Nesmith has an average of 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 (55.1%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Indiana Pacers lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

The best betting angle could be Cavaliers on the spread. You can land odds of -110 that the favorites are able to cover the -2.5 line and they're more than capable in this NBA contest.

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NBA picks. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Cavaliers vs Pacers stats:

  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Cavs -2.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Darius Garland Over 15.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Darius Garland (Cavs) has averaged 25.5 points in the past 4 games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -112 on offer for this bet.

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Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5 Rebounds +104 BetMGM logo

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight home games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at +104.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cavaliers -2.5
Totals Under 229.5
Player Points Darius Garland Over 15.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Cavs -2.5 on the spread, combined with Under 229.5 and Darius Garland (Cavs) to score Over 15.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 114 - 109 Pacers logo Pacers

We’re going for the Cavaliers to achieve a 114-109 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

With a 68% chance of securing victory, Cleveland Cavaliers are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -213. Indiana Pacers are the underdogs at +180 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 232 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 232, this outcome can be backed at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -120 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-110
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Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-122
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-122
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 16.5
-125
Under 16.5
-108
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Player Assists
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 9.5
-139
Under 9.5
+105
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-118
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+106
Under 5.5
-141
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-127
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 10.5
-122
Under 10.5
-109
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+104
Under 9.5
-139
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Myles Turner (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-133
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-109
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Evan Mobley 20 34.38 383 81 19.2 4.1 1.7 9.2 1.6 1.1
Donovan Mitchell 19 34.29 569 104 29.9 5.5 4.1 4.8 0.3 1.5
De'Andre Hunter 17 28.99 295 44 17.4 2.6 2.2 4.6 0.2 0.8

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 19 34.49 455 83 23.9 4.4 1.7 7.2 0.6 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 9 33.76 200 22 22.2 2.4 2.6 5.7 0.1 0.8
Andrew Nembhard 12 30.86 206 74 17.2 6.2 1.8 1.8 0.2 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Isaiah Jackson
Injured

Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Haliburton
2 Andrew Nembhard
23 Aaron Nesmith
33 Myles Turner
43 Pascal Siakam
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 Max Strus
4 Evan Mobley
10 Darius Garland
31 Jarrett Allen
45 Donovan Mitchell

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers
28 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks
24 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 99-110 Raptors
23 Nov NBA
Clippers 105-120 Cavaliers
21 Nov NBA
Pacers 109-120 Cavaliers
19 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-104 Cavaliers
17 Nov NBA
Bucks 106-118 Cavaliers
15 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 100-108 Cavaliers
13 Nov NBA
Raptors 126-113 Cavaliers
12 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 130-116 Heat

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers
28 Nov NBA
Wizards 86-119 Pacers
26 Nov NBA
Pacers 95-97 Raptors
24 Nov NBA
Pistons 122-117 Pacers
21 Nov NBA
Pacers 109-120 Cavaliers
19 Nov NBA
Hornets 118-127 Pacers
17 Nov NBA
Pacers 112-127 Pistons
15 Nov NBA
Raptors 129-111 Pacers
13 Nov NBA
Pacers 98-133 Suns
11 Nov NBA
Pacers 128-152 Jazz

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak