We've got another exciting Central Division matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers meet in the opener of the 2023 NBA in-season tournament. Indiana is 2-2 overall and 1-1 at home, while Cleveland is 2-3 overall and 2-0 on the road. 

Tip off is at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Cleveland is favored by 2.5 points in the latest Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds, and the over/under is 224.5 points. Before entering any Pacers vs. Cavaliers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

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