The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Tuesday in the NBA playoffs Game 2 at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers are 5-1 in these playoffs and have a chance to take a 2-0 series lead. The Pacers have won 20 of their last 25 games. The Pacers have won seven of their last 10 road games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 118.3 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 41.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers need a win to have a real chance of winning this series. The Cavs have seen nine of their 19 losses come since March 16.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.2 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 100.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.6 points and 4 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 24 points and 7 assists. Ty Jerome is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 84.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have lost nine of their last 10 playoff road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games following a home loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven playoff road games against the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 playoff home games against Central Division opponents.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.6%) this season.
- Ty Jerome ranks 4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.9%) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
- Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Injury Report
Darius Garland is questionable for the Cavaliers with a toe injury. Garland hasn’t played since game 2 of the first round. De’Andre Hunter is questionable with a thumb injury, and Evan Mobley is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Pacers will continue to be without Isaiah Jackson due to a torn Achilles.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Prediction
The Cavs are going to be big favorites because this is a must-win for them, as you can’t think you can win the series, dropping two straight at home. The Cavs were the better team this season and are also 51-35-1 ATS overall. However, the Pacers have been one of the best teams in the NBA since January, and they had a field day against the Cavs in game 1 offensively.
The Pacers have now won four of the last five games against the Cavs, which includes three straight wins. We’re also now seeing Mobley and Hunter on the injury report on top of Garland who hasn’t played in nearly two weeks. With the way the Pacers are scoring the ball, the confidence they’re playing with and the Cavs injuries, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them spring another upset in this series. Give me the points.