Indiana @ Cleveland props

The matchup against the Pacers is a difficult one for shot attempts from downtown; opposing starting SFs have tallied the least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (2.9). The 9th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers.

Among all players in the league, Sam Merrill measures in the 81st percentile for three-point attempts, putting up 5.2 per game this year. The Cavaliers will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). The Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Among all players in the league, Sam Merrill comes in at the 98th percentile for foul-shot ability with a remarkable 96.2% rate this year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 3.7 foul shots per game (5th-most in the league) against the Indiana Pacers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Jarrett Allen has made an impressive 70.1% of his shots from the field this year, significantly higher than his 64.5 rate last year. The number of points put up against Myles Turner has been quite high (13.5 per game) when matched up against opposing starting Cs this year (88th percentile). The Cavaliers will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). The Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jarrett Allen has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 28.2% more than he's sunk in all games this season.

The matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a hard one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposition's starting PGs have averaged the least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.6). The 9th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers.

This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have posted 12.1 points per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers, identifying this as a challenging matchup for offensive productivity. The Indiana Pacers are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from competing against the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). The Pacers rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup against Cleveland is a tough one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.4 free throws per game this year when the Cavaliers have the home court advantage (3rd-least in the NBA). Andrew Nembhard should see a decline in effectiveness across the board as a result of playing away from home in this game.

Myles Turner has put up 14.8 points per game away from home this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric. Myles Turner has converted 2.0 three-pointers per game away from home this year, putting him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Myles Turner places in the 79th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 29.2 minutes per game on the road this year. In terms of offense, the Indiana Pacers's excellent 122.0 points per game when playing on the road ranks 2nd-most in the league over the last 10 games. When guarding fellow starting Cs, Jarrett Allen ranks in the 88th percentile with a colossal 2.0 3-pointers attempted against him per game this year.

The 9th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers.

Tyrese Haliburton has sunk 48.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games on the road, 7.2% more than he's sunk overall this season while on the road. Tyrese Haliburton has successfully made 3.6 threes per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.8 more than he's made from three over the course of the year on the road. Among all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton places in the 91st percentile for playing time, putting up an enormous 33.4 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. In terms of offense, the Indiana Pacers's excellent 122.0 points per game when playing on the road ranks 2nd-most in the league over the last 10 games. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 41.4% on threes (2nd-best in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, resulting in a strong matchup.

T.J. McConnell has made 50.0% of his attempts from downtown over the last 5 games on the road, 23.8% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season on the road. T.J. McConnell has been called for 1.0 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the least lowest-fouling players in the league (22nd percentile). In terms of offense, the Indiana Pacers's excellent 122.0 points per game when playing on the road ranks 2nd-most in the league over the last 10 games. The 4th-quickest pace visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers.

Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland rates in the 95th percentile for three-point shots made, totaling 2.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland ranks in the 80th percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 30.6 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Cavaliers will likely see a rise in possessions today from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play away team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Indiana Pacers). The Cavaliers check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Darius Garland will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally improves stat production in all stat categories.

Out of all players in the league, Pascal Siakam lands in the 93rd percentile for shots hit, registering an enormous 7.9 per game this year. Pascal Siakam has successfully made 37.2% of his treys this year, ranking him in the 78th percentile among all players in the NBA. Among all players in the league, Pascal Siakam measures in the 87th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 32.3 minutes per game on the road this year. In terms of offense, the Indiana Pacers's excellent 122.0 points per game when playing on the road ranks 2nd-most in the league over the last 10 games. The 4th-quickest pace visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers.

The matchup against the Pacers is a tough one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (2.5). The 9th-least up-tempo pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers.

Aaron Nesmith has sunk 2.8 threes per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's converted from three in all games this season on the road. Aaron Nesmith has been on the court for 30.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's been on the court for in all games this year. In terms of offense, the Indiana Pacers's excellent 122.0 points per game when playing on the road ranks 2nd-most in the league over the last 10 games. The 4th-quickest pace visiting team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Pacers. Aaron Nesmith has sunk 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 8.8% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season.

De'Andre Hunter has gone over 13.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Bennedict Mathurin has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Obi Toppin has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jarace Walker has gone over 2.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Dean Wade has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.