Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers play a crucial Eastern Conference matchup tonight. Which team will be victorious? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - April 12, 2024, 2:24 PM EDT
5 minIndiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers will meet on Friday night for a crucial matchup.
This game will go a long way in deciding the final standings in the Eastern Conference.
Pacers vs. Cavaliers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 12, 2024
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Pacers +3 (-110), Cavaliers -3 (-106)
- Total Odds: O/U 232 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Pacers (+140), Cavaliers (-130)
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Pacers roll into this contest with a record of 46-34.
That record places the Pacers in sixth place.
That is a key seed because if the Pacers can stay in sixth, they will avoid the play-in tournament.
Indiana holds a one-game lead over the 76ers.
The Pacers trail the Cavs by one game for the fourth seed.
Tyrese Haliburton leads the squad with 20.3 points and a league-best 10.9 assists.
Pascal Siakam has been great since joining the Pacers. Siakam has averaged 21.2 points and 7.9 rebounds.
Myles Turner has added 16.9 points and a team-best 6.9 rebounds.
The Pacers have scored 122.9 points per game.
The Cavs begin this game with a record of 47-33.
As mentioned, they hold onto the four seed in the East.
It has been an up-and-down season for the Cavs.
They are 4-6 over their last ten games.
A win tonight would basically lock up a top-four seed for the Cavs with the Hornets on deck.
All-Star Donovan Mitchell leads the team with 26.5 points per game.
Darius Garland has averaged 18.1 points per game and a team-best 6.6 assists.
Big man Jarrett Allen has averaged a double-double with 16.4 points and 10.1 rebounds.
The Cavs offense has scored 112.5 points per game.
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
This is an excellent spot for the Cavs at home tonight.
We will see a playoff-like mindset from both teams.
The stars will shine bright tonight, and I expect Mitchell to turn in a big game.
The Pacers are just two games above .500 on the road this year, while the Cavs have been great at home (25-14).
Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers ML -130 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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