Indiana Pacers
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Pacers Look Value for This Matchup

No. 4 Indiana Pacers (50-32, 20-20 Away) square off against No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 34-7 at Home) in game 2 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Rocket Arena. The Pacers lead the series 1-0.

We’re confident of the Pacers staying close to the Cavaliers, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +9 line looks generous at odds of -110.

Pacers Beat Cavs in Pair’s Last Meeting

Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers were in action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse two nights ago, with the Pacers triumphing 121-112.

Andrew Nembhard had 23 points for the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton registered 22 points and 13 assists, while Aaron Nesmith scored 17 points. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell recorded 33 points, Ty Jerome scored 21, with Evan Mobley racking up 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pacers have three straight wins against the Cavs. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Pacers logo Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.9 points, 45.0 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.0 points and 46.1 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 15.5 points and 8.7 assists, while Pascal Siakam averages 5.6 rebounds and Aaron Nesmith 2.3 (52.3%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.2 points, 46.9 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 15.6 points, Jarrett Allen 8.5 rebounds and Darius Garland 3.9 assists, while Ty Jerome has an average of 2.1 (52.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Ty Jerome, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

If you agree that Pacers can go fairly close in this NBA showdown, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +9 makes plenty of appeal at odds of -110.

Injuries are taken into account by the basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our NBA forecasts are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before picks are made.

Key Pacers vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +9 line has been covered by Pacers in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +9 line has been covered by Pacers in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +9 line has been covered by Pacers in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games against Pacers.

Pacers +9 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Nesmith Over 12.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has had Over 12.5 points in 5 straight games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -118 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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De'Andre Hunter Under 14.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) has an average of 10 points in the past 4 home games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -122 to go below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pacers +7.5
Totals Over 229
Player Points Aaron Nesmith Over 12.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pacers to cover the +7.5 spread, Over 229 on the total and Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) to score Over 12.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 115 - 120 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Cavaliers to claim a 120-115 victory which will hopefully go close.

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Cavs Big Favorites to Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -333 about them triumphing means a 77% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Indiana Pacers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +265.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 229. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 229, the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -125 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 29.5
-125
Under 29.5
-108
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-118
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Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 18.5
-112
Under 18.5
-120
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 17.5
-125
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 10.5
+102
Under 10.5
-135
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+108
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Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 11.5
-106
Under 11.5
-127
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-128
Under 9.5
-104
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-103
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Myles Turner (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-106
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 14 35.02 346 69 24.7 4.9 1.9 6.9 0.4 1.1
Bennedict Mathurin 4 33.03 111 9 27.8 2.3 2.5 7.3 - 0.5
Aaron Nesmith 11 30.42 170 17 15.5 1.5 2.8 4.5 0.3 0.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Evan Mobley 15 34.32 282 60 18.8 4.0 1.6 8.6 1.5 1.1
Donovan Mitchell 14 34.06 423 74 30.2 5.3 3.9 4.5 0.4 1.5
De'Andre Hunter 13 28.95 234 37 18.0 2.8 2.1 4.7 0.2 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Isaiah Jackson
Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 Max Strus
2 Ty Jerome
31 Jarrett Allen
32 Dean Wade
45 Donovan Mitchell
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Haliburton
2 Andrew Nembhard
23 Aaron Nesmith
33 Myles Turner
43 Pascal Siakam

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

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
09 Nov NBA
Pacers 83-114 Warriors
08 Nov NBA
Pacers 100-117 Nuggets
05 Nov NBA
Nets 112-103 Pacers
03 Nov NBA
Bucks 117-115 Pacers
01 Nov NBA
Warriors 109-114 Pacers

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

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
10 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 138-140 Heat
08 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-128 Cavaliers
07 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 148-114 Wizards
05 Nov NBA
76ers 121-132 Cavaliers
02 Nov NBA
Hawks 109-117 Cavaliers

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123.1 106.3 16.8 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.2 4.5 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 15 12 0.556 118.7 115.9 2.8 9-7 6-5 6-0 12-9 4-6 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 8 18 0.308 114.8 118.4 -3.6 5-8 3-10 1-4 7-12 4-6 1W
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 20 0.231 110.2 118.3 -8.1 5-9 1-11 2-5 4-11 4-6 2L
Wizards 4 20 0.167 112.8 126.7 -13.9 2-9 2-11 1-3 3-16 3-7 1W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
  • 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