Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

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.

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	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W

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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.

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.

Expert NBA Analysis

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.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction

The best betting angle could be Cleveland 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.

There’s always the option to sell points and that allows you to leverage a bigger potential payout. Conversely, buying points will give you a less-risky bet but smaller odds.

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.

Our Pick

Cavaliers -2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Props

Darius Garland Over 15.5 Points -112

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.

Latest Darius Garland Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-112

Under 15.5

-120

Assists

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-141

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-105

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Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5 Rebounds +104

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.

Latest Tyrese Haliburton Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-109

Under 18.5

-122

Assists

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-139

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 114 - 109 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.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Cavaliers

-213

Pacers

+180

Point Spread

Cavaliers -5.5

-108

Pacers +5.5

-112

Total Points

Under 232

-112

Over 232

-108

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

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Over 18.5

-109

Under 18.5

-122

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)

Over 18.5

-109

Under 18.5

-122

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

-125

Under 16.5

-108

Myles Turner (Pacers)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-118

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

-112

Under 15.5

-120

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-123

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers)

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-122

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-132

Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-103

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-114

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

-103

Under 9.5

-130

Obi Toppin (Pacers)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-123

T.J. McConnell (Pacers)

Over 6.5

-104

Under 6.5

-128

Player Assists

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

+105

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-141

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-127

T.J. McConnell (Pacers)

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-118

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-120

Player Rebounds

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-109

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

+104

Under 9.5

-139

Myles Turner (Pacers)

Over 7.5

+102

Under 7.5

-133

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Over 6.5

-122

Under 6.5

-109

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+102

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-139

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-105

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+110

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-112

Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-125

Obi Toppin (Pacers)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-105

Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup

0 Tyrese Haliburton

2 Andrew Nembhard

23 Aaron Nesmith

33 Myles Turner

43 Pascal Siakam

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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

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