The Cleveland Cavaliers (47-33) welcome the Indiana Pacers (46-34) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pacers lead 2-1
The Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 at home Wednesday, failing to cover as a 19-point favorite. They have failed to cover in 3 of their last 4 games, losing 3 of those outright as well. Cleveland is 37-43 against the spread (ATS) and just 2-6 ATS in its last 8. It is led by G Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 26.5 points per game.
The Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 140-123 Tuesday, covering as a 14-point road favorite. They have won 3 in a row, 2 of those winning coming by 14 or more points. Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 and 43-34-3 ATS on the season. It is led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 20.3 points and 10.9 assists per game.