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) will try to halt a three-game losing streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (4-16) on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as 5.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN and FDSOH. The matchup has an over/under set at 233.5 points.

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: Pacers win (50.2%)

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread seven times in 21 games with a set spread.
• In the Pacers' 20 games this year, they have 11 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under nine times out of 20 chances this season.
• Pacers games this year have gone over the total in seven of 20 opportunities (35%).
• Cleveland sports an identical winning percentage against the spread at home (.333) as it does on the road.
• When it comes to over/unders, the Cavaliers hit the over less often in home games, as they've eclipsed the total three times in 12 opportunities this season (25%). In away games, they have hit the over six times in nine opportunities (66.7%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Indiana has a better winning percentage at home (.700, 7-3-0 record) than on the road (.400, 4-6-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pacers games have gone over five of 10 times at home (50%), and two of 10 away (20%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 29.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
• 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 rebounds.
• Jaylon Tyson's numbers on the season are 11.5 points, 4.5 boards and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 48.6% from the floor and 46.1% from downtown (sixth in league), with an average of 2.2 made treys.
• Lonzo Ball averages 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists, shooting 30.4% from the field and 28.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game.

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.9 points, 7.2 boards and 4.4 assists for the Pacers.
• Jarace Walker averages 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He is also sinking 33.8% of his shots from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.
• Isaiah Jackson averages 8.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1 assists. He is making 60.4% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Jay Huff gets the Pacers 7.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists, plus 0.2 steals and 2.3 blocks (first in league).
• The Pacers receive 17.2 points per game from Andrew Nembhard, plus 1.8 boards and 6.2 assists.

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