Cleveland Cavaliers (63-16) vs. Indiana Pacers (48-31)
April 10, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers -9; Over/Under: 229.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers meet on Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Bulls, lost to the Kings, and they play the Pacers and Knicks next. The Cavs have won seven of their last eight games and have clinched the top seed in the East.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.3 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.5 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.8 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Wizards and Nuggets, and they play the Cavs and Magic next. The Pacers have won 13 of their last 16 games and are the fourth seed in the East.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.3 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.4 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six Thursday games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won 14 of their last 15 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have lost six of their last 10 games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pacers’ last eight games as home favorites against the Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson, while Ben Sheppard is questionable.
The Cavs will be without Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Max Strus.
Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers have clinched the top seed in the East and are now resting their key players. The Pacers are hot and looking to clinch the fourth seed while also keeping pressure on the Knicks for the third seed. With the Cavs sitting so many of their top guys, it’s hard to turn down the Pacers in this spot. The Pacers have played their best ball at home, where 28 of their wins have come. It’s a thick line, but the Cavs won’t have Garland, Mitchell, and Mobley. The Pacers should comfortably win this game.
