Through 3 Quarters

The point spread is against the Indiana Pacers, but thus far the points are on their side. Sitting on a score of 68-61, they have looked like the better team out there today, but there’s still one more quarter to play.

Shooting guard Chris Duarte has led the way so far for Indiana, as he has 20 points in addition to four rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Duane Washington Jr.’s foul situation as he currently sits at four.

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 14 points or fewer.

they have lost 74% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this year, so this one seems just about wrapped up

Who’s Playing

Indiana @ Cleveland

Current Records: Indiana 19-35; Cleveland 32-21

What to Know

The Indiana Pacers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. Indiana and the Cleveland Cavaliers will face off in a Central Division battle at 6 p.m. ET Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland will be strutting in after a victory while the Pacers will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Indiana came up short against the Chicago Bulls this past Friday, falling 122-115. Shooting guard Caris LeVert put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 42 points and eight assists along with five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Cleveland escaped with a win this past Friday against the Charlotte Hornets by the margin of a single free throw, 102-101. It was another big night for Cleveland’s center Jarrett Allen, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and 22 boards.

The Pacers are expected to lose this next one by 6.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 14-6 against the spread when expected to lose.

Indiana is now 19-35 while the Cavaliers sit at 32-21. Two stats to keep an eye on: Indiana is fourth worst in the league in fouls per game, with 20.4 on average. To make matters even worse for the Pacers, Cleveland comes into the contest boasting the fewest fouls per game in the league at 16.9. Keep an eye on whether or not foul trouble puts Indiana in a difficult position.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $19.07

Odds

The Cavaliers are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Cleveland have won 18 out of their last 34 games against Indiana.

• Jan 02, 2022 – Cleveland 108 vs. Indiana 104
• May 10, 2021 – Indiana 111 vs. Cleveland 102
• Mar 03, 2021 – Indiana 114 vs. Cleveland 111
• Dec 31, 2020 – Indiana 119 vs. Cleveland 99
• Feb 29, 2020 – Indiana 113 vs. Cleveland 104
• Nov 01, 2019 – Indiana 102 vs. Cleveland 95
• Oct 26, 2019 – Cleveland 110 vs. Indiana 99
• Feb 09, 2019 – Indiana 105 vs. Cleveland 90
• Jan 08, 2019 – Indiana 123 vs. Cleveland 115
• Dec 18, 2018 – Cleveland 92 vs. Indiana 91
• Oct 27, 2018 – Indiana 119 vs. Cleveland 107
• Apr 29, 2018 – Cleveland 105 vs. Indiana 101
• Apr 27, 2018 – Indiana 121 vs. Cleveland 87
• Apr 25, 2018 – Cleveland 98 vs. Indiana 95
• Apr 22, 2018 – Cleveland 104 vs. Indiana 100
• Apr 20, 2018 – Indiana 92 vs. Cleveland 90
• Apr 18, 2018 – Cleveland 100 vs. Indiana 97
• Apr 15, 2018 – Indiana 98 vs. Cleveland 80
• Jan 26, 2018 – Cleveland 115 vs. Indiana 108
• Jan 12, 2018 – Indiana 97 vs. Cleveland 95
• Dec 08, 2017 – Indiana 106 vs. Cleveland 102
• Nov 01, 2017 – Indiana 124 vs. Cleveland 107
• Apr 23, 2017 – Cleveland 106 vs. Indiana 102
• Apr 20, 2017 – Cleveland 119 vs. Indiana 114
• Apr 17, 2017 – Cleveland 117 vs. Indiana 111
• Apr 15, 2017 – Cleveland 109 vs. Indiana 108
• Apr 02, 2017 – Cleveland 135 vs. Indiana 130
• Feb 15, 2017 – Cleveland 113 vs. Indiana 104
• Feb 08, 2017 – Cleveland 132 vs. Indiana 117
• Nov 16, 2016 – Indiana 103 vs. Cleveland 93
• Apr 06, 2016 – Indiana 123 vs. Cleveland 109
• Feb 29, 2016 – Cleveland 100 vs. Indiana 96
• Feb 01, 2016 – Cleveland 111 vs. Indiana 106
• Nov 08, 2015 – Cleveland 101 vs. Indiana 97

Injury Report for Cleveland

• Lauri Markkanen: Out (Ankle)
• Darius Garland: Out (Back)
• Ricky Rubio: Out for the Season (Knee)
• Collin Sexton: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Indiana

• Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Achilles)
• Isaiah Jackson: Out (Ankle)
• Caris LeVert: Out (Not Injury Related)
• T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
• Myles Turner: Out (Foot)
• T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)