Cavs vs Pacers Tuesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road for a showdown with the Indiana Pacers. In a rematch of Sunday’s battle, the Cavs will be looking for redemption against Indiana after the Pacers marched into Cleveland and handed them a 108-93 loss to end the team’s 12-game winning streak. With Rick Carlisle’s squad undefeated in 2025, riding a six-game winning streak of their own, the Cavaliers have the chance to return the favor.
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Cavaliers vs Pacers
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Indiana) | Date: Tuesday, Jan. 14
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max | Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Cavaliers -8, Moneyline: Cavaliers +260 | Total: 232.5
Cavaliers vs Pacers Best Bet: Pacers ML +260
Coming fresh off a win against the Cavs, the Pacers’ young squad will be riding on the confidence of knocking off the top seed in the Eastern Conference and winning six straight games. After early season struggles, Indiana seems to have found a winning formula. In addition, some teams match up well, and the Pacers’ quickness and fast-paced offense seem to put them in a position to go head-to-head against the Cavaliers’ similar play style. Considering Indiana will have their home fans behind them, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the hungry home team win.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Best Total Bet: OVER 232.5
As mentioned above, both teams play with a fast pace on offense and often push the tempo in transition. As a result, points are typically scored at a high rate for each squad. Looking back to Sunday’s matchup, the 201-point total is an outlier for both squads as each offense ranks in the top 10 of offensive rating. In a matchup that could quickly turn into an offensive shootout, a final score of 123-119 seems realistic.
Cavaliers Best Player Bet: Evan Mobley to Score 20+ Points +125
Evan Mobley’s leap this season has been one of the many keys to the Cavaliers’ early success. The USC product is amid a career year, averaging 18.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, and three assists per game while shooting 57.5% from field goal range and 41.6% from beyond the arc. Mobley’s improvement and ability to knock down outside shots have opened up his game, and he’s managed to capitalize on whatever opposing defenses leave him. With 20+ points in seven of the Cavs’ last ten games, Mobley has a good chance to finish Tuesday’s battle with 20 or more points.
Pacers Best Player Bet: Myles Turner 8+ Rebounds +110
Myles Turner enters this matchup averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. He’s the team’s second-leading rebounder behind Pascal Siakam, who averages 7.4. The versatile center spends a lot of time floating outside of the paint due to his ability to stretch the floor, which often reflects how much he’s around the glass to crash the boards. However, coming off a ten-rebound game against the Cavaliers on Sunday, Turner could look to crash the boards once again on Tuesday night. With back-to-back games over 8+ rebounds, the former Texas star seems to be making it a point of emphasis to grab loose balls for his team, which could translate against Cleveland again.
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