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Mar 18, 2024, 8:29 pm ET in NBA
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Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction: Central Showdown

Get set for a Central Division clash as the Indiana Pacers host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at 7:00 ET. Playing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pacers are the 7.5-point favorites.

With Cleveland ranking 2nd and Indiana 3rd in the Central, this game is crucial. The stakes are high, with an over/under at 223.5 points. Catch the intense action on BSIN.

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Cleveland Cavaliers

As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 10-12 straight-up and 12-9 against the spread. On average, they are being outscored by -1.6 points per game in these matchups.

On the road, Cleveland is 16-14 ATS compared to 20-12 straight-up. Their ATS record on the road is 16-14, and they have an average scoring differential of +4.5 PPG.

In their most recent game, the Cavaliers lost to the Rockets by a score of 117-103. They were favored by 4.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 214.5.

This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 31-35-1, and their games have averaged 223.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5.

NBA score today shows the Cavaliers with a promising setup for their next game, given their ability to outscore opponents in crucial matches.

Previous O/U Lines vs. Today’s Line

The average O/U line in Cavaliers games this season is 224.3, which is slightly higher than today’s line of 223.5. They have played in 31 games with lower O/U lines than 223.5.

When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.6 points per game this season, which is 18th in the NBA team rankings. On the road, they are averaging 112.6 points per game.

So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 97.5 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 13th in true shooting percentage. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 10th in the league at 56%.

When it comes to defense, the Cavaliers have been one of the best units in the NBA this season. On the year, they are giving up just 109.6 points per game, which is 5th in the league. The Cavs have also been strong at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.0% from behind the arc.

Over their last five games, Cleveland has been even better at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 33.9% from deep. In terms of steals and blocked shots, the Cavaliers are 18th and 20th in the NBA, respectively.

Indiana Pacers: Season Overview and Betting Insights

Indiana has a record of 38-30 this season, which puts them 3rd in the Central Division and 6th in the NBA current standings. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-16 and 11-14 against the West.

As the favorite, the Pacers have a record of 19-14 and are favored by 7.5 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite is 15-18, and they have gone 3-0 ATS as the favorite.

Indiana’s O/U record for the season is 35-33, and their games have averaged 244.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5, with 66 of their games having higher O/U lines.

In their last game, the Pacers defeated the Nets by a score of 121-100. Indiana covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites. The O/U line for that game was 228.5.

This season, the Pacers have been the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 123.1 points per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 125.8 points per game.

Indiana has been one of the most efficient teams in the league, shooting 50% from the field, which is the best mark in the NBA. They have also been one of the best teams at getting to the rim, leading the league in two-point field goal attempts.

Pacers’ Three-Point Defense and Pace of Play Highlights

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers have been average, hitting 37% of their attempts. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in pace, averaging 101.6 possessions per game.

When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Pacers have been the best in the league this season. They are giving up just 10.9 made threes per game, which is tops in the NBA. Their ability to contest shots from deep has led to opponents making just 37.3% of their three-point attempts.

Overall, Indiana is 29th in points allowed per game at 121.1. However, over their last five games, they have been much better, ranking 4th in field goal percentage allowed at 44.6%.

One area where the Pacers have struggled defensively is at the free-throw line. On the season, they are giving up 25.9 made free throws per game, which is 30th in the league.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 223.5 -110
  • ML: Cavaliers +245
  • ATS: Cavaliers +7.5

Cleveland vs Indiana Odds

  • ML: CLE +245 | IND -309
  • SPREAD: CLE +7.5 | IND -7.5
  • TOTAL: 223.5

Cavaliers vs Pacers Game Information

  • Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers
  • Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
  • Monday, March 18th 7:00 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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