NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers (33-5) and Indiana Pacers (22-18) will showcase their talents against one another for the second time this season when they battle at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 PM ET. The Cavs are favored on the road with a point spread at -7.5 (-105 BetAnySports).

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavaliers had their 12-game win streak snapped in their latest battle, which was a 108-93 loss against the Pacers. This marked the first time all season that they did not pass 100 points.

They had two quarters where they scored less than 20 points and allowed the Pacers to have two consecutive 30-point quarters to finish the game. Darius Garland led the team with 20 points and seven assists while Donovan Mitchell was right behind him with 19 points. Only four of their players reached double digits in scoring, which showed an off night for them.

Their shooting was not on par with their usual numbers too, as they made 39.8 percent of their shots from the floor and 26.8 percent from deep. They currently hold the best offensive rating in the league per 100 possessions, at 121.9.

The Cavs’ offense gets 122.1 points a game and ranks second in the league. On defense they have held teams to 111.3 points a game and rank 11th for this effort.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Pacers have now won their last six games and head back home for another tough battle. Getting a win over the Cavs in their home court was huge, but another one in a back-to-back setting can be icing on the cake.

Andrew Nembhard led with 19 points on 64 percent shooting while Pascal Siakam was not far behind with 18 points and nine rebounds. In total, there were six players that hit double figures for their offensive output.

Tyrese Halliburton (18.1 PPG) did not play against the Cavs the other night and is listed as a game-time decision. Aaron Nesmith (9.2 PPG) did not play either, and is also listed as a game-time decision. If these two are back in the lineup, this would add more depth to the same roster that just handed the Cavs a good loss.

The Pacers rank 11th for averaging 115.2 points a game and 21st in allowing opponents to earn 114.9 points per game on them. Their offensive efficiency ranks ninth with a rating at 115.3, which shows they are typically a step behind the Cavs.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

You can find the best Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers betting odds through BetAnySports, which currently shows the Cavs as 7.5-point favorites. Despite losing at home against the Pacers in their last matchup, the Cavs have a 71.1 percent chance of winning on the road according to market predictions. The Cavs should be able to bounce back and cover the spread.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 (-105)