Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/8/21
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
October 8, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers +3.5 / Indiana Pacers -3.5
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The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday in NBA preseason action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Indiana Pacers look for a win after losing their preseason opener to the Knicks. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to build on their 1-1 preseason record.
The Indiana Pacers have lost five straight preseason games. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 104 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Chris Duarte is averaging 15 points and two rebounds while Justin Holiday is averaging 13 points and one rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and TJ McConnell is grabbing four rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54 rebounds per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have split their last six preseason games. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 97 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Collin Sexton is averaging 16.5 points and 3.5 rebounds while Lauri Markkanen is averaging 12 points and four rebounds. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 42.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game.
The Pacers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Cavaliers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 home games and 15-38-1 ATS in their last 54 games overall.
The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t off to a great start on the offensive end through two games, but they’re a scrappy young team that will continue to play hard. The Indiana Pacers are still dealing with injuries and they didn’t play well in their preseason opener, especially on the defensive side. Also, the Pacers have lost five straight preseason games overall. I have to lean toward the Cavs in this spot.