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The Indiana Pacers take a 2-0 series record into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are favored by 2.5 points in the contest, which airs on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Cavaliers 119, Pacers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-2.5)
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's ATS record is 48-33-1 this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 41-29-1 record against the spread in games they were favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total in 50 out of 82 opportunities (61%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have won 60 out of the 74 games, or 81.1%, in which they've been favored.
- Cleveland has a record of 58-10, a 85.3% win rate, when it's favored by -147 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Indiana has put together a 38-43-1 record against the spread.
- The Pacers have a 14-10 record against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 44 of Indiana's 82 games with a set total.
- The Pacers have gone 16-17 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 48.5% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +124 or longer, Indiana has gone 12-11 (52.2%).
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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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