Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/01/2025, 02:37  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 14/01/2025 at 02:40 in NBA Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers will head to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA on Wednesday. The Pacers (22-18) are fifth in the Eastern Conference while the Cavs (33-5) lead the conference standings. Check out our match prediction below. 

The Indiana Pacers are playing their best ball this season and are now going for a seventh straight W after pulling off a massive upset, beating this opponent 108-93 on Monday. 

An all-around team effort got Indiana the victory, as they dominated the second half, coming from 13 points behind, led by Andrew Nembhard (19 points) and Pascal Siakam (18 points). 

The Pacers are averaging 115.2 points per game (11th in the league), but they could still do with improvement on the defensive end where they allow 114.9 PPG (21st overall). 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the benchmark this season and will be out for revenge here after seeing their 12-match win streak snapped on Monday. 

In an uncharacteristically poor shooting display, Cleveland managed just 39% from the floor and made only 11 of 41 from beyond the arc, which led to them being outscored 68-40 in the second half. 

The Cavs are still an elite offence though, ranked second for points scored this season (122.1), but they have slipped to 12th for points against, allowing 111.3 PPG on average.