Pacers vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 1

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
• Coverage: FDSIN and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (12-9) are favored (-5.5) to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (4-16) at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on FDSIN and FDSOH. The point total is set at 233.5 for the matchup.

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Pacers vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (50.1%)

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread seven times in 21 games with a set spread.
• The Pacers have played 20 games, with 11 wins against the spread.
• This season, Cavaliers games have hit the over nine times out of 20 chances.
• Pacers games this season have hit the over 35% of the time (seven out of 20 games with a set point total).
• Cleveland has covered the spread in the same percentage of games at home as road games (33.3%). It has covered four times in 12 games at home and three times in nine games when playing on the road.
• In terms of point totals, the Cavaliers hit the over less consistently in home games, as they've exceeded the total three times in 12 opportunities this season (25%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in nine opportunities (66.7%).
• Against the spread, Indiana has performed better at home (7-3-0) than on the road (4-6-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pacers' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, five of 10) compared to away (20%, two of 10).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 29.9 points, 4.8 boards and 5.5 assists, shooting 50.3% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc, with 4.1 made treys per game (second in NBA).
• Evan Mobley is averaging 19.2 points, 4.1 assists and 9.2 rebounds.
• De'Andre Hunter is averaging 17.4 points, 2.6 assists and 4.6 boards.
• Jaylon Tyson's numbers on the season are 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.6% from the field and 46.1% from downtown (sixth in league), with an average of 2.2 made treys.
• Lonzo Ball is averaging 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam's numbers on the season are 23.9 points, 7.2 boards and 4.4 assists per contest. He is also draining 47.7% of his shots from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• Jarace Walker's numbers on the season are 10.2 points, 5.3 boards and 2.4 assists per game. He is sinking 33.8% of his shots from the floor and 31.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 triples.
• Isaiah Jackson averages 8.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1 assists. He is draining 60.4% of his shots from the floor.
• Jay Huff's numbers on the season are 7.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. He is sinking 42.3% of his shots from the floor and 32.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.4 triples.
• The Pacers are getting 17.2 points, 1.8 boards and 6.2 assists per game from Andrew Nembhard.

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