The Indiana Pacers bring a 2-0 lead into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are favored by 5 points in the matchup, which will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Cavaliers 119, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-208)
- Total Pick: Over 230.5 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Pacers (+5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 229 | -323 | +258 | 120-119 IND |
| 5/4/2025 | Cavaliers | -8 | 229.5 | -368 | +292 | 121-112 IND |
| 4/13/2025 | Pacers | -7 | 226.5 | -274 | +221 | 126-118 IND |
| 4/10/2025 | Pacers | -9.5 | 234.5 | -435 | +334 | 114-112 IND |
| 1/14/2025 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 231.5 | -353 | +278 | 127-117 CLE |
| 1/12/2025 | Cavaliers | -9 | 239 | -397 | +312 | 108-93 IND |
| 4/12/2024 | Cavaliers | -3 | 231.5 | -145 | +122 | 129-120 CLE |
| 3/18/2024 | Pacers | -6.5 | 225 | -261 | +212 | 108-103 CLE |
| 11/3/2023 | Cavaliers | -2 | 230.5 | -138 | +117 | 121-116 IND |
| 10/28/2023 | Pacers | -4 | 220 | -170 | +145 | 125-113 IND |
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 48-33-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 5 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 33-25-1 record against the spread.
- Cleveland has gone over in 50 of its 82 games with a set total (61%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have been favored 74 times and won 60, or 81.1%, of those games.
- This season, Cleveland has won 49 of its 58 games, or 84.5%, when favored by at least -208 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Indiana's ATS record is 38-43-1 this season.
- When they have played as at least 5-point underdogs this year, the Pacers are 10-7 against the spread.
- In Indiana's 82 games with a set total, 44 have hit the over (53.7%).
- The Pacers have won 48.5% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (16-17).
- Indiana has gone 8-7 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +173 or longer (53.3%).
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
De'Andre Hunter: Questionable (Thumb),
Evan Mobley: Questionable (Ankle),
Darius Garland: Questionable (Toe)
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, May 9, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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