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Indiana vs Cleveland. NBA Match Prediction
On January 15, Indianapolis will host a match between the local team Indiana and the leader of the Eastern Conference, Cleveland. The pacers are on the rise and have a series of six victories in a row, including a confident victory over the Cavs in the previous match. But the leader of the East is unlikely to make a repeat mistake and will be determined to take revenge. A bright confrontation is expected, where both teams will try to show their maximum capabilities. Who will be stronger this time? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
USACurrent form
Indiana is in great shape and is in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The team led by Rick Carlisle has won six games in a row, showing a balanced game. In the previous match against Cleveland, the pacers took advantage of the opponent relaxation and won a convincing victory (108:93). Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam showed their best side, scoring 37 points together.
Indiana strong point is its aggressive style of play, which emphasizes attacks from under the basket and accurate three-point shots. The team plays especially confidently at home, which is an important factor in the upcoming match.
Disqualifications and injuries
Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman will not play in the next game due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The pacers' winning streak lasts six matches.
Probable lineup: Mathurin - Siakim, Turner - Nambhard, Haliburton.
Cleveland Cavaliers
USACurrent form
Cleveland is the leader of the Eastern Conference, which has demonstrated stability for a long time. However, the loss to Indiana was an unpleasant surprise for the team. The Cavs looked pale in attack, and their leaders - Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell managed to score only 39 points between them, which is clearly below their usual level.
Kenny Atkinson men are known for their ability to quickly analyze mistakes and correct them in the next matches. The away game in Indianapolis will be a test of their ambitions and an opportunity to rehabilitate after a failure, especially since all the key players are in the lineup, and the motivation is off the charts.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team will enter the away match with its optimal lineup.
Interesting facts for betting
The Cavs have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Projected lineup: Mobley - Wade, Allen - Garland, Mitchell.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Cleveland win
The Cavs have won in the first quarter in three of their last five head-to-head games.
1.69Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 55 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.71Tip and bets
Indiana is in great shape, and its six-game winning streak is proof of that. But Cleveland, as the leader of the Eastern Conference, clearly will not allow another defeat. The team is determined to take revenge, and motivation should play its role. The Pacers will try to confirm their status as contenders for high places, but the experience and class of the Cavs players can be decisive.
In our opinion, the visitors will make every effort to regain their confidence. A tense and equal confrontation is expected, where one accurate throw at the end can decide the victory.
Our prediction is a Cleveland victory with a handicap of (-5) points for 1.72
Bet on total
The second match between the teams will probably be more productive. Indiana is confident in attack, and Cleveland will try to show its best side after a failure. Taking this into account, a bet on the total looks more logical.
Betting Tip - total over 227 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
The Cavs learned from the previous game and will be focused on aggressive play in attack. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell will most likely take to the court with the aim of rehabilitating for the failure. We believe that Cleveland will be able to break its individual total, demonstrating a bright and productive game.
Prediction - Cleveland individual total over 117 points for 1.77
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