This matchup between these teams will be crucial, with only one game separating them regarding standings. The Pacers hold the tiebreaker over Cleveland, and with a win here, they could leapfrog them and potentially move up into either 4- or 5-seed territory.
- Spread: Cavs -3
- Moneyline Pacers +128
- Moneyline Cavs-118
- Over/Under 234
These odds were updated at 7 am EST on 04/11/24, coming from Draft Kings.
Our Best Pick: Cavs to Cover
I am personally surprised that this line has settled at just -3. I feel it should be closer to -5.5 or -6 with both teams fully healthy, but perhaps bookmakers are considering Cleveland’s recent performance when setting this line. Although their road trip struggles haven’t gone quite to plan this season, I expect an all-out effort by this squad as they aim to secure one of four seeds.. If you are looking for the best
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The Cavs guards will target Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana’s soft perimeter defense all night; at home however, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley should dominate at the rim with Indiana allowing an insane number of rim field goal attempts; which won’t help their cause against Indiana.
- Playoff implications
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Cavs better defensively
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Cavs should Cover
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Pacers vs Cavs Moneyline
Whichever team you like, a money line bet worked; if you are hanging with the Pacers to win straight up, the payoff will be solid. A Cavs moneyline win worked, but if you like the Cavs, I would bet the spread as the payoff will be much better than a straight-up bet.
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Bet the Cavs giving the points
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Both teams need a win
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Pacers will struggle on the boards
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Pacers vs Cavs Over/Under Analysis
This line is set about right, two of these teams previous three games this season went over this number. The Pacers score over 120 points a game, but they give up over 120 points a game also. The Cavs are a good defensive team and that defense makes me think this game hits the under. 234 points is a huge number to put up in a game with that Cavs defense.
- 2 out of 3 Games have went over 234
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Cavs will defend well
- Pacers to struggle
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Pacers vs Cavs Head-to-Head
The Pacers have won two of the last three meetings this season, but the Cavs won the last meeting a month ago 108-103 and I expect this game to have a similar score, you need to check out the best
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Injuries and Suspensions
Pacers Injury Report
- I. Jackson- Ouestionable
- B. Mathurin- Out
Cavs Injury Report
- S, Merrill- Doubtful
- D. Wade- Out
- T. Jerome- Qut
Conclusion
The Cavs should win this game on the back of their solid defense, and the Pacer’s weak defense will not help matters for the Pacers. Rebounding will be a big issue for the Pacers, especially second-chance points, as the Cavs are a better rebounding team. The defence and rebounding will lead Cleveland to a crucial victory.
