Cavaliers Visit Pacers: March 8 NBA Betting Preview and Analysis

Cavaliers Visit Pacers: March 8 NBA Betting Preview and Analysis

By Michael Davidson

February 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM

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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