The Indiana Pacers (6-30) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a 12-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (20-17) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN, FDSOH, and Rock Entertainment Sports Network.
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Cavaliers 120, Pacers 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-224)
- Total Pick: Under 235.5 (computer predicts 233.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-6.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 231.5 | -186 | +156 | 135-119 CLE |
| 11/21/2025 | Cavaliers | -13.5 | 241.5 | -909 | +603 | 120-109 CLE |
| 5/13/2025 | Cavaliers | -8 | 231 | -316 | +254 | 114-105 IND |
| 5/11/2025 | Cavaliers | -5.5 | 230.5 | -230 | +189 | 129-109 IND |
| 5/9/2025 | Cavaliers | -5 | 232 | -220 | +182 | 126-104 CLE |
| 5/6/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 229 | -323 | +258 | 120-119 IND |
| 5/4/2025 | Cavaliers | -8 | 229.5 | -368 | +292 | 121-112 IND |
| 4/13/2025 | Pacers | -7 | 226.5 | -274 | +221 | 126-118 IND |
| 4/10/2025 | Pacers | -9.5 | 234.5 | -435 | +334 | 114-112 IND |
| 1/14/2025 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 231.5 | -353 | +278 | 127-117 CLE |
| 1/12/2025 | Cavaliers | -9 | 239 | -397 | +312 | 108-93 IND |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 13-24-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, the Cavaliers are 6-15 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 17 of Cleveland's 36 games with a set total.
- This season, the Cavaliers have been favored 31 times and won 18, or 58.1%, of those games.
- This season, Cleveland has won 15 of its 22 games, or 68.2%, when favored by at least -224 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana has a 17-19-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Pacers have a 9-8 record against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Indiana has gone over in 15 of its 36 games with a set total (41.7%).
- The Pacers have put together a 4-27 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 12.9% of those games).
- Indiana has gone 1-17 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +185 or longer (5.6%).
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Donovan Mitchell: Out (Rest),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Knee),
Jarrett Allen: Questionable (Illness)
Pacers
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot)
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN, FDSOH, and Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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