A matchup featuring one of the highest-scoring squads in the league against one of the strongest squads defensively will see the Indiana Pacers (38-30) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-25) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 18, 2024. The Pacers are first in points per game (123.1), and the Cavaliers are fifth in points conceded (109.6). The Pacers are 6.5-point favorites. The over/under for this matchup is set at 225.5.
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Pacers vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pacers | -6.5 | 225.5 |
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Injury Report as of March 18
Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Shoulder), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf)
Cavaliers: Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Max Strus: Out (Knee), Evan Mobley: Out (Ankle), Donovan Mitchell: Out (Nose), Dean Wade: Doubtful (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Cavaliers (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (225.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Stat Rankings
| Pacers Avg. (Rank) | Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 123.1 (1st) | Points Scored | 113.6 (18th) |
| 121.1 (29th) | Points Allowed | 109.6 (5th) |
| 41.3 (28th) | Rebounds | 44.4 (8th) |
| 10.0 (21st) | Off. Rebounds | 10.1 (20th) |
| 13.2 (11th) | 3pt Made | 13.7 (6th) |
| 30.5 (1st) | Assists | 27.8 (10th) |
| 12.6 (14th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (14th) |
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Pacers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 39 | 22.2 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Pascal Siakam | 27 | 20.6 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 55 | 20.5 | 3.9 | 11.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Myles Turner | 64 | 17.3 | 7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 59 | 12.4 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
Cavaliers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 43 | 18.8 | 2.5 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 62 | 16.1 | 10.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 55 | 13.8 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Isaac Okoro | 58 | 9.7 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Georges Niang | 67 | 9.1 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Betting Trends
- The Pacers are 36-29-3 against the spread this season.
- Indiana’s ATS record as 6.5-point favorites or more is 7-7-1.
- Out of 68 Pacers games so far this season, 34 have hit the over.
- Indiana’s games have had more than 225.5 points scored on 54 occasions this season.
- Pacers games average 244.3 total points per game this season, 18.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Cavaliers have 33 wins in 67 games against the spread this year.
- Cleveland has an ATS record of 5-2 as a 6.5-point underdog or more.
- There have been 30 Cavaliers games (out of 67) that hit the over this year.
- Cleveland’s games have had over 225.5 points 29 times this season.
- Games involving the Cavaliers this year have averaged 223.1 points per game, a 2.4-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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