The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers recently played the Wizards, Cavs, and Magic. The Pacers have won seven of their last 10 games and will play the Bucks in the playoffs.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.2 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers recently played the Bulls, Pacers, and Knicks. The Cavs have won eight of their last 11 games and have clinched the top seed in the East.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.6 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have lost six of their seven previous day games at Rocket Arena.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won 10 of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second chance points (905) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second chance points per game (11.2) this season.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Injury Report
The Cavaliers will likely continue to rest their key players.
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson and Ben Sheppard. Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard, and Tyrese Haliburton are questionable.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction
Another game where you’re unlikely going to see key players from either side. With that said, I’m going to side with the Cavs. We saw the Pacers rest guys against the Magic, and they gave up 129 points to a team that can’t score. The Cavs have been careful with key players all week, and they still beat the Knicks and Bulls, and they almost beat the Pacers on the road as 10-point underdogs. With the same matchup and this time facing the Pacers backups, I have to lean toward the Cavaliers at home. The Cavs are also 34-6 SU at home this season, for what that’s worth.