Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds October 28
The Indiana Pacers have their first road game of the 2023-24 season tonight as they take on the Cavaliers in Cleveland. The Cavs will be a nice test for the blue and gold after an impressive opening night win. Indiana defeated Cleveland 109-104 during the preseason.
"Just staying composed," Pacers center Myles Turner said of the key to taking down the Cavaliers. "They've got some talented players over there... whoever stays the most level headed."
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Ohio
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are currently +3.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 223.5.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Injury Report
For the Pacers, All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is questionable with an illness. Their two-way contract players — Oscar Tshiebwe, Kendall Brown, and Isaiah Wong — are all listed as questionable due to their contract status.
The Cavaliers are on a back to back and played last night, so they have not yet released an injury report. Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Ricky Rubio were all out for their game on Friday night.
Key Matchup
Myles Turner vs Evan Mobley: With Allen out for their recent games, Cleveland has started Mobley at center. He's been effective. His mobility combined with his ability guarding multiple positions makes him a defensive force, he's averaging 2.0 blocks per game so far this season.
Turner will get that matchup. It's important that Turner is hitting his outside shots to spread the defense out, and he needs to bully Mobley on the other end. Cleveland's center isn't particularly physical.
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