The Indiana Pacers will be up against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in the NBA 2025-26 regular season. The match is scheduled for Monday, December 1 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The previous meeting between the teams saw the Cavs recording an easy win over their rivals. In the upcoming game, the visitors would want to continue their winning streak, while the hosts will avenge their last defeat. Notably, the Pacers are coming off a two-game winning streak, while the Cavaliers are aiming to snap their three-game losing skid.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 7 pm ET
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: FDSIN and FDSOH
Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass
| Recommended Bet | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Donovan Mitchell O 28.5 points | -118 | – |
Donovan Mitchell is leading the Cavaliers in scoring with an average of 30.6 points through 18 games he has played for the side thus far in the ongoing season. He has been shooting 50.5% from the field and 38.9% from the three-point range. In the Cavaliers’ recent loss to the Boston Celtics, Mitchell was restricted to just 18 points on 43.8% shooting from the field and 42.9% shooting from the three-point range. However, in the last five matchups, he has had three 30+ point performances, including a 42-point show during the loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Though the Cavaliers are on a losing streak, Mitchell is in great form. The Pacers have the 20th best defensive rating in the league, Mitchell holds a good chance to drop a 29+ point game on Monday.
The Indiana Pacers, after finishing off the previous season as finalists, had one of the worst starts to the current season. Their first win of the season came after five losses, and unfortunately things didn’t get better for them after that. Lengthy injury reports and poor form of key players kept the Pacers looming in the bottom of the standings. Currently, they are at the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference. Undoubtedly, the Pacers have improved significantly in the last two games, but it is important for them to not let the momentum break. Speaking statistically, the Pacers are seeded at the bottom-second spot in the standings with an offensive rating of 106.6. On the other hand, their defensive rating of 115.3 gives them the 19th spot in the standings.
Ever since the beginning, the Pacers have been dealing with multiple absentees and injury concerns, and the upcoming game isn’t going to be different either.
On the other hand, the Cavaliers have had a favorable campaign going on until their loss to the Toronto Raptors. Since then, they have been struggling to get back on track and their back-to-back defeats have dropped their win-loss tally to 12-9. They are currently seeded seventh in the Eastern Conference, and are direly waiting to put an end to their losing skid. Talking about their stats, the Cavaliers have the 14th best offensive rating of 115.7, and the ninth best defensive rating of 112.6.
Though they are going through a slump, the Cavaliers are a better team than the Pacers. Moreover, this also presents them with a chance to turn the outcome of the game in their favor.
Predictions: Cleveland Cavaliers to win.
According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Cleveland Cavaliers are likely to win the upcoming game over the Indiana Pacers.
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -5.5 (-112) | -210 | O 233.5 (-110) |
| Indiana Pacers | +5.5 (-108) | +176 | U 233.5 (-110) |
| Recommended Bets | Over | Under |
| Pascal Siakam 24.5 points | +100 | -132 |
| Bennedict Mathurin O 22.5 points | -104 | -128 |
| Jay Huff 5.5 rebounds | +114 | -152 |
Pascal Siakam to record 10+ rebounds: +240
Andrew Nembhard to score 20+ points: +180
Jay Huff to score 10+ points: -150
| Recommended Bets | Over | Under |
| Evan Mobley 19.5 points | -125 | -106 |
| De’Andre Hunter 16.5 points | -122 | -108 |
| Donovan Mitchell 4.5 rebounds | -138 | +104 |
Evan Mobley to record 10+ rebounds: -146
Jaylon Tyson to score 15+ rebounds: +230
Donovan Mitchell to hit 4+ made threes: -130
The odds given above have been sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game across all sports.
The over/under for total points in the game between the Pacers and the Cavaliers is set at 233.5.
The Cavaliers have a significant 5.5-point edge over the Pacers.
The Cavaliers are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -210, while the Pacers are underdogs at +176.
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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