The Cleveland Cavaliers (33-5) and Indiana Pacers (22-18) will play each other in an Eastern Conference game on Tuesday. On Sunday, these teams faced off, and Indiana prevailed 108-93. The Cavaliers’ 12-game winning streak came to an end with this defeat. On the other hand, it marked the Pacers’ sixth consecutive victory. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is doubtful for Indiana, and Ty Jerome (illness) is uncertain for Cleveland.
The game begins at 7 p.m. ET at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The latest Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds from SportsLine have Cleveland as an 8.5-point favorite, with a total points scored over/under of 232. The money line for the Cavaliers is -341 (risk $341 to win $100), while the Pacers are +271 (risk $100 to win $271). Before making any Cavaliers vs. Pacers picks, consult the SportsLine Projection Model for NBA predictions and betting guidance.
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Spread: Cleveland -8.5
Cavaliers versus. Pacers over/under: 232 points
Cavaliers vs. Pacers moneyline: Cleveland -341, Indiana +271.
CLE: The Cleveland Cavaliers are 26-12 against the spread this season.
The Indiana Pacers are 20-19-1 against the spread this season.
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Why Cavaliers can cover
Guard Donovan Mitchell leads the squad in points (22.8) and steals (1.4), with an average of 4.5 assists per game. The five-time All-Star has scored at least 20 points in four of his last eight games. Mitchell finished with 26 points, four rebounds, and four assists against the Lakers on December 31.
Guard Darius Garland adds another talented ball handler to Cleveland’s backcourt. Garland leads the club in assists (6.7) and averages 20.9 points per game. He scored 40 points, nine assists, and four three-pointers against the Raptors on January 9. He’s also recorded at least seven assists in three consecutive games. Find out which team to support at SportsLine.
Why The Pacers Can Cover
Forward Pascal Siakam remains an outstanding playmaker in Indiana’s frontcourt. He leads the squad in points (19.9) and rebounds (7.3), shooting 52% from the field. Siakam scored more than 20 points in two of his last three games. He finished with 26 points and six rebounds against the Chicago Bulls on January 8.
Guard Benedict Mathurin can score from a variety of positions on the court. This season, Mathurin averages 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 35% from beyond the arc. The Arizona product has recorded a double-double in two of his last five games. Mathurin finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds against the Warriors on January 10. Find out which team to support at SportsLine.
How to Make Cavaliers vs. Pacers Picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Cavaliers vs. Pacers, with an over/under of 233 points predicted. According to the model, one side of the spread occurs in more than half of the simulations. Visit SportsLine to see the model’s picks.
So, who wins Cavaliers vs. Pacers on Tuesday, and which side of the spread wins in more than half of simulations?
