Cleveland @ Indiana picks

Jarrett Allen has converted 7.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.7 more than he's made in all games this season while playing on the road. The Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home. The Pacers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen has attempted 4.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Caris LeVert has sunk 2.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 higher than he's converted in all games this year when playing away from home. The Cavaliers check in as the highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 4th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home. The Pacers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the league this year, which ought to lead to increased opportunities for the Cavaliers.

Andrew Nembhard has averaged 3.9 defensive boards per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 higher than he's averaged in all games this year. The 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from facing the 4th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Andrew Nembhard will enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally raises player production in all stat categories.

The Indiana Pacers check in as the 6th-highest scoring offense in the NBA while playing at home this year. The 9th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are expected to get a boost in plays in this game from facing the 4th-quickest pace road team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Cavaliers). Relative to last season's 89.5% rate, Ben Sheppard's foul-shot performance has increased this season to 100.0%. The matchup vs. the Cavaliers may be a favorable one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a colossal 2.8 free throws per game over the last 5 games (10th-most in the NBA).