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The Indiana Pacers bring a 3-1 series record into a decisive Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers are favored by 8 points in the matchup, which airs on TNT, MAX, and truTV at 7 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Cavaliers 122, Pacers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-309)
- Total Pick: Over 230 (computer predicts 233.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-8)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2025 | Cavaliers | -5.5 | 230.5 | -230 | +189 | 129-109 IND |
| 5/9/2025 | Cavaliers | -5 | 232 | -220 | +182 | 126-104 CLE |
| 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 is 48-33-1 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 8-point favorites this season, the Cavaliers are 23-21 against the spread.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total in 50 out of 82 opportunities (61%).
- The Cavaliers have won 60, or 81.1%, of the 74 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Cleveland has a record of 38-6, a 86.4% win rate, when it's favored by -309 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Indiana has a 38-43-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Pacers have a 3-3 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 8 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 been the underdog on the moneyline 33 total times this season. They've gone 16-17 in those games.
- Indiana has gone 3-3 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +248 or longer (50%).
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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Donovan Mitchell: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf)
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT, MAX, and truTV
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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