Fast Break – King James’ Cavaliers vs. Granger’s Pacers

James’ Cavaliers, Granger’s Pacers, All Looking to Get Back in Win Column

The Cleveland Cavaliers (39-10 SU, 32-17 ATS, 22-27 O/U) are coming off their first home loss of the regular season.

The Indiana Pacers (20-32 SU, 27-23-2 ATS, 32-19-1 O/U) are coming off a heart-breaking loss the last time they took the court.

Tonight, both teams will be looking to get back in the win column for BetOnline NBA sports betting members everywhere when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Cavaliers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 as a 5-point home favorite on Sunday while the combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (205.5).

Veteran center Zydrunas Ilgauskas led the Cavaliers with 22 points and nine rebounds while LeBron James had 16 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists in a losing effort.

The Pacers lost to the Washington Wizards 119-117 as a 4.5-point road favorite on Sunday while the combined score went OVER the posted O/U total (214.5).

All-star forward Danny Granger scored a team-high 29 points for Indiana while point guard T.J. Ford had 23 points and seven assists in the loss.

Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana

Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana

Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Indiana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 14 of Indiana’s last 18 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana’s last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Indiana is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland

NBA Odds:

Cleveland Cavaliers -6 -110

Indiana Pacers +6 -110

Over 209½ -110

Under 209½ -110

Analysis:

While the Indiana Pacers have gone a respectable 14-11 at home this season, I have to say that there is absolutely no way that the Cleveland Cavaliers lose this game! Cleveland wins this game despite being on the road as LeBron James leads his veteran-laden teammates to victory.

NBA Free Picks: Cleveland -6 Points/Under 209½ Total Points