Cavs vs. Pacers Prediction & Odds
Eastern Conference foes will meet in Indiana on Thursday night where the Pacers will host the Cavs at 7:00 p.m. ET. Is the 223.5-point total too high for this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
553 Cleveland Cavs (-5.5) at 554 Indiana Pacers (+5.5); o/u 223.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 29, 2022
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Cavs vs. Pacers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 60% of public bettors are currently backing the Cavs when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Cleveland Cavs DFS Spin
Jarrett Allen accumulated 10 points (2-of-5 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one blocked shot in Monday’s 125-117 loss to the Nets. Allen did finish the game with his 13th double-double of the season and first in four games, but this was not a great night for him. He attempted just five shots from the field, and he’s had seven or fewer in five of his last seven games. On nights when he’s accurate this isn’t a huge deal, but there are times when Allen needs to be more aggressive on that end of the floor. He remains a top 50 player in 9-cat formats, with sidekick Evan Mobley not far behind. Mobley finished Monday’s defeat with 12 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 39 minutes.
Indiana Pacers DFS Spin
Tyrese Haliburton finished with 23 points (9-for-16 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three triples in a 129-114 win over Atlanta on Tuesday. Haliburton was solid all game, but he took over in the fourth quarter. He scored 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting in the final period of the game, as Indiana sealed the win in a matchup of two of the best passers in the league. Trae Young may have gotten the edge in assists in this game, but Haliburton got the win. He has been a top ten fantasy asset this season, and with the Pacers in the middle of the playoff race, Haliburton’s All-Star ticket should be all but punched
Cavs vs. Pacers NBA Betting Trends
Cavaliers are 4-1-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Cavaliers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 road games
Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Cavs vs. Pacers NBA Prediction:
The under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings between these two teams in Indiana, is 5-1 in the Cavs’ last six games coming off a loss and is 4-1 in their last five road games. The under has also cashed in four of the Pacers’ last five games overall and is 9-2 in their last 11 games coming off a win of more than 10 points.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CAVS/PACERS UNDER 223.5