The Indiana Pacers (21-18) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (33-4) on Sunday, January 12th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on FDSO. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.
Pacers vs Cavaliers
The Pacers Are Coming Off A Win
The Pacers improved to 21-18 on the season with a 108-96 win over the Warriors on Friday. Indiana was favored by 11 points going into the game and covered the spread, while the total points of 204 fell well short of the 223.5 O/U line.
A key moment in the game came when the Pacers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 31-30 to 41-30. Indiana led 80-70 going into the 4th quarter and outscored Golden State 28-26 in the final period to seal the win.
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
The Cavaliers improved to 33-4 this season with a 132-126 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Cleveland, who were favored by 13.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total of 258 points went well over the 234.5-point line.
Toronto went on a 10-0 run early, but Cleveland responded by winning the 2nd quarter 34-28. After falling behind 103-98 in the 3rd, the Cavs clamped down in the 4th, outscoring the Raptors 34-23 to seal the win.
Pacers Offense Breakdown
Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton each scored 25 points in the Pacers’ win over the Warriors, with Haliburton also dishing out 10 assists. Bennedict Mathurin added 21 points and 10 rebounds, contributing 10 points in the 4th quarter.
Indiana shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 33.3% rate. Haliburton made 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Darius Garland’s 40-point, 9-assist performance propelled the Cavaliers to a 132-126 win over the Raptors, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Evan Mobley added 21 points and 11 rebounds, also shooting 63.6% and connecting on 3 threes at 60%, while Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 88.9% of his shots.
Cleveland made 18 threes at a 40% clip and shot 52.8% overall. Garland scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, with Caris LeVert adding 9 of his 18 points in the final period.
Pacers Team Defense
The Pacers’ defense was solid on Friday, holding the Warriors to just 96 points. Indiana gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and 26 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Golden State to 41% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit only 10 threes at a 26% clip. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Pacers finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks.
Cavaliers Team Defense
The Pacers put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 96 points on Friday. Indiana allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and 26 in the 4th. The Warriors shot 41% from the field.
From beyond the arc, Indiana limited Golden State to 10 made threes on 26% shooting. The Warriors also went 10/13 from the free-throw line. The Pacers grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 129 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
- Indiana has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Cavaliers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 136-126. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -9.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 238.5, and our model predicts the Pacers and Cavaliers to score a combined 262 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:January 12, 2025 Cavaliers, Pacers