The Indiana Pacers (2-13) and Cleveland Cavaliers (10-6) meet Friday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Pacers won 3-1 in regular season; won 4-1 in second-round playoff series
The Pacers posted a 127-118 victory Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets as a 2-point underdog as the Over (237.5) cashed, and that halted an 8-game losing streak while also ending a 7-game non-cover skid. G Bennedict Mathurin went for 24 points with 12 rebounds on 7-of-13 from the field in 34 minutes. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row.
The Cavaliers suffered a 114-104 loss at home against the Houston Rockets Wednesday. F DeAndre Hunter had a team-best 25 points with 4 boards and 5 triples. The Cavs have won just 3 of the past 6 games, while going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games, and just 5-11 ATS this season.
Indiana has always been a thorn in the side of Cleveland, and it is 6-1 SU in the past 7 meetings, while the Pacers are 5-1 ATS in the previous 6 installments since April 13.
Pacers at Cavaliers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:04 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Pacers +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Cavaliers -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)Against the spread: Pacers +13.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -13.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pacers at Cavaliers injuries
Pacers
G Johnny Furphy (ankle) outG Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) outC Quenton Jackson (hamstring) outG Kam Jones (back) outF Aaron Nesmith (knee) outF Obi Toppin (foot) out
Cavaliers
C Jarrett Allen (finger) questionableG Darius Garland (toe) questionableG Sam Merrill (hand) outF Max Strus (foot) outG Jaylon Tyson (head) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Cavaliers picks and predictionsPrediction
Cavaliers 123, Pacers 119
The Cavaliers (-1000) will set you back 10 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to risk $100 for just a $10 profit.
AVOID, and look to the spread instead.
The PACERS +13.5 (-105) are coming in with a little confidence after topping the Hornets, although that’s not a great accomplishment. Indiana has failed to cover the past 5 on the road, but it is 2-1 ATS in 3 games as a double-digit underdog.
The Cavaliers have failed to cover 3 of the past 4 outings, and Cleveland is 0-4 ATS in the past 4 as a favorite of 7.5 or more points, while going 1-6 ATS in such situations this season.
The OVER 239.5 (-110) is worth a play, but go with a half-unit bet at best.
While the Under is cashed in the past 3 games, although the Over is 6-3 across the past 9 outings. The Over has hit in 3 in a row for Indiana, too.
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