Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/29/2022

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, December 29, 2022

Venue:  Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Where to Watch:  BSOH

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -5.5, Pacers +5.5; Over/Under:  224 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -4.5, Pacers +4.5; Over/Under:  224 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -5.5, Pacers +5.5; Over/Under:  224 points

 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  22-13 (2nd place, Central Division)

Indiana Pacers:  18-17 (3rd place, Central Division)

 

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  6-4 last 10

Indiana Pacers:  5-5 last 10

 

The Cavaliers are coming into this game with a 22-13 record overall and they are 6-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Darius Garland led the team in points in that game with 46 while Donovan Mitchell was next on the team with 15 points. Darius Garland led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 57.3% from the field, 60% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.5 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 18-15-2 this season and their O/U record is 16-19.

 

 

 

The Pacers are coming into this game with an 18-17 record overall and they are 10-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. Buddy Hield led the team in points in that game with 28 while Tyrese Haliburton was next on the team with 23 points. Tyrese Haliburton led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Buddy Hield led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 51.1% from the field, 37.1% from 3-point range, and 81.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.1 PPG against them. The Pacers have an ATS record of 20-15 this season and their O/U record is 15-19-1.

The current betting odds have the Pacers listed as a 5.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pacers just won their last game at home where they have played much better for a majority of the year. They have not been bad at all in their last few games winning 3 of their last 4 while the Cavaliers are starting to cool off as of late and have not been great in road games this year. The Cavaliers have had most of their wins this season come at home as they have a losing record on the road, and they have also lost their last 2 games now with both losses coming at home. These teams are trending in opposite directions right now with the Pacers playing a lot better in their games lately while the Cavaliers are starting to fall apart after a very hot stretch. The Pacers also have the home advantage here where they have been a much better team all year while the Cavs have struggled in their road games. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pacers to cover the spread in this game.

 

Cavaliers Pacers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, December 29, 2022 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pacers 127 Cavaliers 118.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 17-23 ATS off a home loss. 21-40 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 11-3 OVER after playing 4 consecutive home games.

Indiana Pacers: 13-7 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 27-18 OVER as a home underdog. 46-18 OVER revenging a same season loss vs opponent.

 

 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  R. Lopez (C) Ques Thurs - Illness. D. Windler (SG) Early Jan - Ankle. D. Wade (SF) Early Jan - Shoulder. R. Rubio (PG) Early Jan - Knee.

Indiana Pacers:  K. Brown (SG) Early Jan - Leg. D. Theis (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee.

 

 

 

“They came out and punched first. They have some of the best shooters in the league. I have to be better. We have to be better, and we will.” - Donovan Mitchell after their loss against the Nets in their game on Monday.

 

 

“The second unit was tremendous in the first half. It helped build up a bit of a lead, which was great. A lot of guys played well.” - Rick Carlisle after his team’s win against the Hawks in their game on Tuesday.

 

 

 

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell 

SF Lamar Stevens

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

 

PG Tyrese Haliburton 

SG Andrew Nembhard 

SF Buddy Hield

PF Aaron Nesmith

C Myles Turner

 

 

PPG: D. Mitchell (28.5)

APG: D. Garland (7.8)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10.1)

 

PPG: T. Haliburton (20.5)

APG: T. Haliburton (10.2)

Reb/G: M. Turner (7.8)

 

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (5th season)

Indiana Pacers: Rick Carlisle (2nd season)