Cavaliers vs. Pacers Prediction and Odds - Dec 29, 2022

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 2:35 PM ET | First published: Dec 28, 2022, 5:10 PM ET

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Prediction and Odds - Dec 29, 2022

The Indiana Pacers face the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Cavaliers vs. Pacers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Cavaliers vs. Pacers?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Cavaliers-Pacers NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cavaliers a 65% chance of beating the Pacers.

More: Cavaliers vs. Pacers Simulated 10K Times

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game Odds

Spread: Pacers +3.5 (-105), Cavaliers -3.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Pacers +150, Cavaliers -164
Total: Over/Under 226 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pacers are +3.5 underdogs versus the Cavaliers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cavaliers (-3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pacers at +150. That means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -164, where you can risk $164 to win $100, for a total payout of $264, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 226 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cavaliers (-3.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 226 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cavaliers vs. Pacers

Spread: Pacers +3.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
Moneyline: Cavaliers @ -164 via Caesars Sportsbook (65% probability)
Total: Under 226 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

Although the Cavaliers are more likely to cover the spread, our best bet of Pacers +3.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Cleveland vs. Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Thursday has the Cavaliers winning 114-110.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Cavaliers-Pacers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Player Props

Prop bets are a common way to wager on Cleveland vs. Indiana without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Donovan Mitchell is expected to step up for the Cavaliers with 31 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Tyrese Haliburton is projected to finish with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists for the Pacers.

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

Donovan Mitchell: 31 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Darius Garland: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 7 AST
Evan Mobley: 17 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST
Jarrett Allen: 16 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST
Caris LeVert: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

Pacers Projected Box Score

Tyrese Haliburton: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 10 AST
Buddy Hield: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
Bennedict Mathurin: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
Myles Turner: 14 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
Jalen Smith: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Cavaliers vs. Pacers on Thursday December 29, 2022.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Pacers and Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers
Date: Thursday December 29, 2022
Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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