Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction NBA Picks 10/10/24

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Hawks and play the Grizzlies next. The Pacers have lost 5 of their last 8 preseason games. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 130 points on 54.7 percent shooting and allowing 131 points on 52.8 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 15 points and 3 rebounds, while Quenton Jackson is averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds. Cole Swider is the third double-digit scorer and Obi Toppin is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Bulls and play the Pistons next. The Cavs have lost 5 of their last 6 preseason games. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112 points on 38.9 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Evan Mobley is averaging 19 points and 1 assist, while Darius Garland is averaging 13 points and 5 assists. Donovan Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 20.8 percent from beyond the arc and 85.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 20 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 60 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Indiana Pacers didn’t play a lick of defense in their preseason opener, and that’s a concern given defense was an issue throughout the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers played the bulk of their key players in their opener, so I’m interested to see who plays for this game. Neither the Pacers nor Cavs have had preseason success in recent years. Still, I’ll give the Cavs the edge at home, especially if they give their starters some run again.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5