Cavaliers vs. Pacers prediction, odds, pick, spread

The Cavaliers were hot, but the Pacers had their winning streak snapped in the last game. This is a rematch where the Cavaliers could get revenge and stop the Pacers’ winning streak. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Cavaliers-Pacers prediction and pick.

The Cavaliers started the season red-hot, going 33-5. They are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA and have the talent to be among the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are a force in the starting lineup and can carry this team when needed. This could be a big chance for Cleveland to bounce back in this rematch.

The Pacers have played well this season, going 22-18, and have won six games in a row. They are led by the big three of Pascal Siakam, Benedict Maturin and Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers are one of the best offenses in the NBA and already beat the Cavaliers in their last game. They can stay hot and get a huge win in this game to keep their winning streak going.

Here’s Cavaliers-Pacers NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: Cavaliers-Pacers odds

Cleveland Cavaliers: -7 (-114)

Moneilines: -300

Indiana Pacers: +7 (-106)

Moneiline: +245

Over: 229.5 (-108)

Under: 229.5 (-112)

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers

Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT

TV: TNT/TruTV/Max/FanDuel Sports Network Indiana

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Why the Cavaliers could cover the spread/win

The Cavaliers were one of the best offenses in the NBA. They are second in scoring with 122.1 points per game, first in field goal percentage with 50.2%, and first in three-point percentage with 40.1%. Then, six different Cavaliers are averaging double figures, with Donovan Mitchell leading the team with 22.8 points per game. Darius Garland is also second with 20.9 points. Darius Garland then leads the team in assists with 6.7 per game.

Donovan Mitchell is the best player on this team and leads this offense, but Garland has been great, and they have a very effective frontcourt between Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. This offense has a great matchup against a poor defense for the Pacers, and they should score easily in this rematch.

The Cavaliers’ defense has been very good, but they haven’t needed to be dominant based on how well this offense is playing. They are 11th in points allowed at 111.3 points per game, ninth in field goal defense at 45.6% and 22nd in three point defense at 36.4%. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are two huge keys for the Cavaliers down low. Allen leads the team in rebounding with 10.2 per game, while Mobley leads the team in blocks per game with 1.4.

Five players are also averaging at least one steal per game, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way with 1.4. This defense has been great, but this is a tough matchup against the Pacers and their well-balanced offense. It also doesn’t help that Halliburton will likely be available in this game.

The Pacers have struggled to find any success on defense this year. They are 21st in scoring defense at 114.9 points per game, 20th in field goal defense at 47.3%, and 14th in three point defense at 35.6%. Low down, Pascal Siakam leads the team in rebounding with 7.4 per game, but Myles Turner is right behind him with 7.1 per game.

Turner also leads the team in blocks with 2.1 per game. Finally, three players are averaging at least one steal per game, with Haliburton leading the team with 1.3. This defense has a terrible matchup against an offense that is as good as the Cavaliers have been this year.

Why the Pacers could cover the spread/win

The Pacers’ offense is their team’s bread and butter, and they should play even better, with Tyrese Haliburton expected to return. They are 11th in scoring at 115.6 points per game, fourth in field goal percentage at 49%, and ninth in three-point percentage at 37.2%. Seven different Pacers are averaging more than double figures, with Pascal Siakam leading the way with 19.9 points per game. Halliburton leads the team in assists with 8.8 per game and should bounce back in this game.

Siakam, Halliburton and Benedict Maturin are the pieces that make up this offense. This offense thrives on ball movement and balance. This is a tough matchup against a very good Cavaliers defense. They achieved success in the last game without Halliburtonand if Halliburton bounce back, they should still be able to score and find success, especially at home.

Final Cavaliers-Pacers Prediction & Pick

The Cavaliers are the pick in this game. The Pacers shocked the Cavaliers in the last game. The Pacers should get Halliburton back in this matchup, and playing at home always helps. However, this game is where the Cavaliers should come back and get revenge. They should easily score and win and cover in this away game.

Cavaliers-Pacers Finals Prediction and Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7 (-114)