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  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Pacers Look Value for This Matchup

No. 4 Indiana Pacers (50-32, 20-20 Away) square off against No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 34-7 at Home) in game 2 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Rocket Arena. The Pacers lead the series 1-0.

We’re confident of the Pacers staying close to the Cavaliers, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +9 line looks generous at odds of 1.91.

Pacers Beat Cavs in Pair’s Last Meeting

Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers were in action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse two nights ago, with the Pacers triumphing 121-112.

Andrew Nembhard had 23 points for the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton registered 22 points and 13 assists, while Aaron Nesmith scored 17 points. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell recorded 33 points, Ty Jerome scored 21, with Evan Mobley racking up 20 points and 10 rebounds.

The Pacers have three straight wins against the Cavs. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.9 points, 45.0 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.0 points and 46.1 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 15.5 points and 8.7 assists, while Pascal Siakam averages 5.6 rebounds and Aaron Nesmith 2.3 (52.3%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.2 points, 46.9 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 15.6 points, Jarrett Allen 8.5 rebounds and Darius Garland 3.9 assists, while Ty Jerome has an average of 2.1 (52.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Ty Jerome, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Expert NBA Analysis

Injuries are taken into account by the basketball handicappers at jetwinbet.com. Our NBA forecasts are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before picks are made.

Key Pacers vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +9 line has been covered by Pacers in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +9 line has been covered by Pacers in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +9 line has been covered by Pacers in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -9 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games against Pacers.

Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction

If you agree that Indiana Pacers can go fairly close in this NBA showdown, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +9 makes plenty of appeal at odds of 1.91.

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Pacers +9 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Aaron Nesmith Over 12.5 Points 1.85 bet365 logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has had Over 12.5 points in 5 straight games. We think that the line looks really appealing at 1.85 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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De'Andre Hunter Under 14.5 Points 1.82 bet365 logo

De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) has an average of 10 points in the past 4 home games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of 1.82 to go below the line.

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Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Bet Builder Tips

Spread Pacers +7.5
Totals Over 229
Player Points Aaron Nesmith Over 12.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pacers to cover the +7.5 spread, Over 229 on the total and Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 115 - 120 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Cavaliers to claim a 120-115 victory which will hopefully go close.

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cavs Big Favorites to Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the 1.30 about them triumphing means a 77% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Indiana Pacers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at 3.65.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 229. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 229, the odds are 1.91.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at 1.80 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.93.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 29.5
1.80
Under 29.5
1.93
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 19.5
1.88
Under 19.5
1.85
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Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 18.5
1.89
Under 18.5
1.83
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 17.5
1.80
Under 17.5
1.94
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Player Assists

Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers)
Over 10.5
2.02
Under 10.5
1.74
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
2.08
Under 6.5
1.70
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
1.70
Under 5.5
2.08
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Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
1.80
Under 4.5
1.97
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Player Rebounds

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 11.5
1.94
Under 11.5
1.79
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
1.78
Under 9.5
1.96
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
1.77
Under 6.5
1.97
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Myles Turner (Pacers)
Over 6.5
1.80
Under 6.5
1.94
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats

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Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Haliburton 9 33.9 144 85 16.0 9.4 1.8 5.4 0.9 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 9 32.28 128 54 14.2 6.0 2.1 3.4 0.2 1.4
Pascal Siakam 9 31.21 167 26 18.6 2.9 1.4 6.0 0.2 0.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 8 30.64 240 38 30.0 4.8 3.1 4.3 0.3 1.8
Evan Mobley 7 30.16 111 10 15.9 1.4 1.9 7.9 1.0 1.3
Jarrett Allen 8 28.84 104 13 13.0 1.6 - 9.3 1.0 2.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Isaiah Jackson
Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 Max Strus
2 Ty Jerome
31 Jarrett Allen
32 Dean Wade
45 Donovan Mitchell
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Haliburton
2 Andrew Nembhard
23 Aaron Nesmith
33 Myles Turner
43 Pascal Siakam

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

12 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 109-129 Pacers
10 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 126-104 Pacers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 120-119 Cavaliers
05 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 118-119 Pacers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pacers 129-103 Bucks
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pacers 101-117 Bucks
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 115-123 Pacers
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 98-117 Pacers
14 Apr NBA
Pacers 126-118 Cavaliers

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

12 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 109-129 Pacers
10 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 126-104 Pacers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 120-119 Cavaliers
05 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 138-83 Heat
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 124-87 Heat
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Heat 112-121 Cavaliers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Heat 100-121 Cavaliers
14 Apr NBA
Pacers 126-118 Cavaliers
12 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 108-102 Knicks

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Celtics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Rockets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pacers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Clippers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Lakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Grizzlies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Heat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Bucks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Timberwolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Pelicans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Knicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Thunder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Magic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
76ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Suns 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Trail Blazers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Kings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Spurs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Raptors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Wizards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak