Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-3) visit the Indiana Pacers (2-2) on Friday with tip from Gainbridge Fieldhouse set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Cavaliers vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pacers lead 1-0

The Cavaliers are coming off a 95-89 victory against the New York Knicks on Wednesday to cover as 5.5-point road underdogs. G Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points while also adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Only 3 Cavs players scored in double figures while 9 players had at least 1 bucket. Cleveland shot 43.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

The Pacers were blown out 155-104 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday failing to cover as 12.5-point road underdogs. G Buddy Hield led the team with 18 points and while 12 players had at least 3 points, only 3 scored in double digits. On the flip side, Indiana allowed 8 Boston players to score in double figures. Indiana shot 13.5% (5 of 37) from 3 while Boston shot 57.1% (20 of 35).

The Pacers beat the Cavaliers 125-113 on Oct. 28 to cover as 3.5-point road favorites.

Cavaliers at Pacers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Pacers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -2.5 (-110) | Pacers -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Cavaliers at Pacers key injuries

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (ankle) questionable
G Darius Garland (hamstring) questionable
G Ty Jerome (ankle) out
G Ricky Rubio (not with team) out

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) questionable
F Jalen Smith (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 115, Pacers 111

Moneyline

PASS.

While the Cavs are only -140 favorites, there are better odds on the spread. Cleveland is coming off a strong win on the road against the Knicks while the Pacers fell victim to a lights-out shooting performance from the Celtics resulting in a 51-point blowout.

Against the spread

LEAN CAVALIERS -2.5 (-110).

Both of Cleveland's wins this year have come on the road while the Pacers are just 1-1 at home. With Mitchell, the Cavs have the ability to spread the floor and rely on him, while the Pacers do not have a go-to player and have struggled shooting the ball recently.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 224.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers have scored at least 100 points in all but 2 games this season, which both came against the Knicks. They are coming off a bounce-back win and will look to push the pace on Friday night.

The Pacers are 3-1 O/U this season and have scored at least 100 points in every game while eclipsing 120 in 2 of their 4 games. They shot the ball poorly in their last game and will focus on moving the ball for easier opportunities resulting in more points.

The Over is 5-2, including 3-1 in Indiana, in the last 7 games between these teams dating back to February of 2022.

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