
Cavaliers Visit Pacers: March 8 NBA Betting Preview and Analysis
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Indiana Pacers in a crucial matchup as both teams head in different directions. Here's what you need to know for betting on this NBA game:
Game Lines:
- Spread: Cavaliers -3
- Over/Under: 222.5
- Cleveland ATS: 36-25-3
- Cleveland O/U: 24-38-2
- Cleveland Road Record: 17-16
Key Injuries:
- Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers) - Out with fractured finger
- Caris LeVert (Cavaliers) - Out with sprained right foot
Impact Players:
Cavaliers:
- Darius Garland - Healthy and leading the offense
- Evan Mobley - Increased responsibility with Allen out
- Kevin Love - Key veteran presence off bench
Pacers:
- Tyrese Haliburton - Averaging 18.6 PPG, 9.5 APG since trade
- Buddy Hield - Playing well with 20.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 5.4 APG
Betting Analysis: Despite injuries, Cleveland should cover the spread. The Cavaliers maintain enough offensive firepower and are motivated to secure their playoff position. The Pacers have won just 3 of their last 10 games, while Cleveland looks to improve on their recent 4-6 stretch.
Prediction: Cavaliers to win and cover -3

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