Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds: The visitors, Cleveland Cavaliers have been favored by the bookmakers over the host Indiana Pacers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (32-22) will take on the Indiana Pacers (34-29) in the upcoming NBA fixture. The Cavaliers will travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. The Cavaliers are currently ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers did amazingly well in their last game as they defeated Memphis Grizzlies 128-113.

In their upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers will try to avoid suffering their fifth straight loss. The Pacers have made things challenging for themselves by losing four consecutive games. Currently, they are at the eleventh spot in the Eastern Conference. Indiana lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 112–111 in the previous game.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds: Home-Away Stas

The Indiana Pacers have won 1 of the last 5 home fixtures.

The Pacers won against the Chicago Bulls. The defeats came against the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. Indiana has won 16 out of 27 home games as of now.

In the last 5 home games

  • The Indiana Pacers have scored 116.2 points per game.
  • The Indiana Pacers have conceded 121.2 points per game.
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 2
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3

The Cavaliers have won 1 of the last 5 away fixtures.

The win came against the Huston Rockets. The losses came against the Oklahoma City Thunder, The New York Knicks, The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Cavaliers have an away record of 10-16 as of now.

In the last 5 home games

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have scored 106.4 points per game.
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have conceded 101.4 points per game.
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 2
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction: Attack and Defense Analysis

Attack

The Indiana Pacers are playing with an average of 115.1 points per game so far. In shooting, they played with a success rate of 45.9% in field goals, 36.2% in 3-pointers, and 80.1% in free throws. The Pacers rank 17th  in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.5.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have maintained a scoring rate of 111.6 points per game. They shot 48.5% from the field and 36.7% from the 3-point line. The Cavaliers’ free throw accuracy is currently at 77.3%. The Cleveland Cavaliers have an adjusted offensive rating of 115 and they rank at 11th in the league.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a slight upper hand in the offense.

Defense

The Indiana Pacers have allowed 117.2 points per game in the current season. They maintained an average of 42.1 rebounds along with 8.0 steals and 5.9 blocks per game. The Pacers are given a rank of 22 in the defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 115.3.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are giving away 106.9 points per game. They maintained an average of 42.0 rebounds, with 6.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers have an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 110 and rank 1st in the league defense-wise.

The Cavaliers have an advantage in the defense.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds

The bookmakers have favored the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Indiana Pacers in tonight’s clash.

Spread

  • Indiana Pacers: +4 (-119)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers: -4 (-119)

Moneyline

  • Indiana Pacers: +140
  • Cleveland Cavaliers: -196
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Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis

Can the Pacers shift gears?

The Indiana Pacers went head-to-head with Los Angeles Lakers in their last game on Friday (3rd Feb). The Pacers were in control of the game as they were maintaining the lead in double digits up till the last quarter. But the hustle by the Lakers and their ability to take the ball up to the board changed the game as the Pacers lost by 112-111. Aaron Nesmith scored 24 points making his career high. Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points with 12 assists whereas Myles Turner scored 20 with 13 rebounds.

The Lakers were trailing in double digits from the start till the end. But an impressive display by Lebron James led them to a close victory. Lebron made 26 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anthony Davis scored 31 points with 14 rebounds. James is just 63 points shy from breaking the career record of Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

Can the Cavaliers score one on the road?

The Cavaliers faced a huge challenge as they suffered defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last road game (112-100). Darius Garland scored 31 with 13 assists for Cleveland. The Cleveland was going neck to neck till the end but the thunder outscored them in the last quarter. The Cavaliers were struggling at the offensive end as they were playing without their All-Star Donovan Mitchell.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were trailing from the start but they manage to cut short the lead and went in the fourth quarter tied at 78. Shai Gilgeous Alexander scored 35 points with 8 assists and 5 rebounds. While Jalen Williams scored 17 points and made all his shots from behind the arc.

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds: Head-to-Head Stats

There have been 205 regular season games between these two teams in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers are leading with 106 wins, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have managed to win 99 games.

If we check out the last 5 meetings, 4 games were won by the Cavaliers and 1 by the Pacers. The previous clash took place in the current season on 29 December 2022. The Indiana Pacers won that game with a score of 126-135.

Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last 5 Meetings)

  • Number of home games won by the Indiana Pacers: 1
  • Number of away games won by the Cleveland Cavaliers: 2
  • Average Number of Total Points scored: 231.6
  • Average Number of Points scored by the Cleveland Cavaliers: 117.8
  • Average Number of Points scored by the Indiana Pacers: 113.8

Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction: Players to Watch Out

Indiana Pacers

Benedict Mathurin (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 17.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.2 | Assists Per Game: 1.4

Myles Turner (Center)

Points Per Game: 17.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 7.9 | Blocks Per Game: 2.4

Buddy Hield (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 17.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.9 | Steals Per Game: 1.2

Cleveland Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 27.1 | Assists Per Game: 4.8 | Steals Per Game: 1.5

Darius Garland (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 22.0 | Assists Per Game: 8.2 | Steals Per Game: 1.3

Evan Mobley (Power Forward)

Points Per Game: 15.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 9.0 | Blocks Per Game: 1.4

Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction and Odds: Winner Prediction

  • Home Advantage: Pacers
  • Offensive Advantage: Cavaliers
  • Defensive Advantage: Cavaliers
  • Overall: Advantage: Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to avenge their last defeat against the Pacers. The Cavaliers need this win if they want to strengthen their position in the top six. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers will try to clinch one win at home and gain momentum. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to win this matchup as per the bookmarkers but it is expected to be a close contest.

Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction and Odds