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NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Cavaliers

The Indiana Pacers meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Best Bet Could Be Backing Over 237.5

We’re heading to the totals after finding that the line is set at a generous 237.5 points. Expect the Pacers and the Cavaliers to surpass this number at -114.

120-116 Victory for Cavs in Previous H2H Clash

Indiana Pacers lost on the road in their previous game. Charlotte Hornets won 129-108 at Spectrum Center. Pascal Siakam tallied 30 points, while Quenton Jackson put up 16 and Kobe Brown 12.

Cleveland Cavaliers won last time out by a 118-111 scoreline. It was on the road against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, while Max Strus finished with 24 and James Harden 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs triumphed 120-116 when they last played the Pacers. This head-to-head was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Cavs have landed three consecutive wins over the Pacers. However, the head-to-head record illustrates that they’ve lost 6 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Pacers logo Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 123.0 points, 38.3 rebounds, 35.0 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 52.7% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 128.1 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 16.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 6.0 assists and Aaron Nesmith 2.4 (53.3%) 3-pointers.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.0 points, 44.2 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.2 points and 41.7 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 21.7 points, Evan Mobley 10.3 rebounds and James Harden 8.2 assists along with 2.9 (42.6%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this NBA game. Our pick is for Over 237.5 points to be scored at odds of -114 which makes lots of appeal.

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Key Pacers vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pacers games.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pacers games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cavs games at home.

Over 237.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quenton Jackson Under 13.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Quenton Jackson (Pacers) has scored an average of 8 points in the past 9 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -106 to go below the line.

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Thomas Bryant Under 8.5 Rebounds -145 BetMGM logo

Thomas Bryant (Cavs) has secured an average of 4.4 rebounds in the past 5 home games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Player Rebounds wager can be backed at -145.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 239.5
Spread Pacers +16.5
Player Points Quenton Jackson Under 13.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 239.5, Pacers +16.5 and Quenton Jackson (Pacers) to score Under 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 114 - 128 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Cavaliers to record a 128-114 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cavs Win on the Cards According to the Books

You might not get rich backing Cleveland Cavaliers at -1667. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 94% chance of winning this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Indiana Pacers are trading at +980.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 239.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 239.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-108
Under 27.5
-120
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 21.5
-116
Under 21.5
-111
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Jarace Walker (Pacers)
Over 15.5
-110
Under 15.5
-118
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Quenton Jackson (Pacers)
Over 13.5
-122
Under 13.5
-106
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-137
Under 7.5
+106
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+117
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Quenton Jackson (Pacers)
Over 4.5
+113
Under 4.5
-147
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Jarace Walker (Pacers)
Over 3.5
-105
Under 3.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Thomas Bryant (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-145
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Jarace Walker (Pacers)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-141
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Max Strus (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-122
Under 5.5
-106
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Kobe Brown (Pacers)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+110
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Cavs Sitting on Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Cavs have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 119.30 points per contest and giving up 111.90.

The Pacers have gone 2-8 across their last 10 road games, putting up 117.70 points on average and giving up 128.80.

The last Rocket Arena meeting saw the Cavs beat the Pacers 120-109. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Pacers have come away with seven wins, while the Cavs have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 7-3 231.20 119.30 111.90 4 6
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Away Stats 2-8 246.50 117.70 128.80 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 62 33.17 1485 236 24.0 3.8 1.7 6.6 0.4 1.1
Andrew Nembhard 57 31.33 966 437 16.9 7.7 1.9 2.8 0.2 0.9
Ivica Zubac 48 30.14 677 105 14.1 2.2 - 10.6 0.9 0.4

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 67 35 1583 541 23.6 8.1 3.0 4.9 0.4 1.1
Donovan Mitchell 68 33.45 1883 388 27.7 5.7 3.3 4.5 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 62 32.12 1124 226 18.1 3.6 1.0 9.0 1.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

03 Apr NBA
Pacers 108-129 Hornets
01 Apr NBA
Pacers 145-126 Bulls
29 Mar NBA
Heat 118-135 Pacers
27 Mar NBA
Clippers 114-113 Pacers
25 Mar NBA
Lakers 137-130 Pacers
23 Mar NBA
Pacers 128-126 Magic
21 Mar NBA
Pacers 119-134 Spurs
18 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 127-119 Pacers
17 Mar NBA
Pacers 110-136 Knicks
15 Mar NBA
Pacers 123-134 Bucks

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

02 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 118-111 Warriors
31 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 113-127 Lakers
30 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-113 Jazz
27 Mar NBA
Heat 128-149 Cavaliers
25 Mar NBA
Heat 120-103 Cavaliers
24 Mar NBA
Magic 131-136 Cavaliers
21 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans
19 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 115-110 Bulls
17 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 123-116 Bucks
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 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