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The Cleveland Cavaliers (42-25) visit the Indiana Pacers (38-30) Monday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pacers lead 2-0
Cleveland fell 117-103 against the Houston Rockets Saturday while failing to cover as a 5-point road favorite. G Caris LeVert scored a team-high 21 points off the bench, while 7 Cleveland players, including all 5 starters, scored in double figures. The Cavaliers shot 45.1% from the field in the loss.
Indiana got back in the win column with a 121-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets Saturday to cover as an 8-point home favorite. F Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 28 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double while 6 Indiana players scored in double figures. The Pacers shot 47.6% from the field in the win.
Cavaliers at Pacers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Pacers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +6.5 (-105) | Pacers -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Cavaliers at Pacers key injuries
Cavaliers
- G Donovan Mitchell (nose) out
- F Evan Mobley (ankle) out
- F Max Strus (knee) out
- F Dean Wade (knee) doubtful
Pacers
- G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out
- F Doug McDermott (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Cavaliers at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 117, Cavaliers 108
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Pacers (-275) to beat an injury-riddled Cavs team that has lost 3 of its last 4.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -6.5 (-115).
Cleveland has failed to cover in 2 of its last 3 road games and is without its leading scorer in Mitchell, amongst other key players.
It faces a Pacers team that is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 and 4-2 ATS in its last 6. The Pacers are 36-29-3 ATS on the season, while the Cavs are 33-34 ATS. Look for G Tyrese Haliburton to stimulate the offense and take advantage of the beaten-up Cavs.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 225.5 (-105).
As it stands, this is the highest total in the Cavs’ last 10 games. They have scored 111 or fewer in 7 of their last 9 and allowed 112 or fewer in 6 of their last 9.
The Pacers have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 overall and have held opponents to 113 or fewer in 4 of their last 5. Against a Cavs team that is struggling due to injury, expect Indiana to continue that trend Monday.
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