Pacers vs. Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Indiana Pacers (49-32) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-17)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, OH
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Pacers: Lost 129-115 vs. Orlando

  • Cavaliers: Won 108-102 @ New York

Head-to-Head:

This is the fourth and final meeting between these two teams this season. While Cleveland has dominated at home this year, Indiana enters today’s game having won 6 of their last 7 and averaging 122 points per game over their last 10. With both teams locked into their playoff seeds, expect reduced minutes from starters and a high-scoring, pace-driven matchup led by second units.

Indiana Pacers Breakdown:

Indiana is a top-tier offensive team, leading the NBA in fast break points and assists. Over their last 10, they’ve continued to push the tempo, averaging 122.0 points on 49.1% shooting. While their defense remains suspect, the offense has consistently pushed totals over. Bennedict Mathurin and Johnny Furphy have stepped up lately with the bench unit seeing more floor time.

Key Players:

  • Tyrese Haliburton: 17.4 PPG, 8.9 APG

  • Bennedict Mathurin: 20 points last game

  • Johnny Furphy: 17 points on 60% shooting last game

Cleveland Cavaliers Breakdown:

Cleveland has been elite offensively, averaging 120.1 points per game while allowing just under 115. Their defense has slipped slightly, especially late in the season. With Donovan Mitchell resting for the postseason, expect more ball movement and 3-point shooting from players like Max Strus and Darius Garland, who’s coming off a 26-point, 13-assist night.

Key Players:

  • Darius Garland: 17.6 PPG, 6.8 APG

  • Max Strus: 19 points, 5 threes in last game

  • Evan Mobley: 16 points, 10 rebounds last game

Betting Trends:

Indiana Pacers:

  • Over is 8-2 in last 10 road games

  • 6-1 SU in last 7 overall

  • 2-6 ATS in last 8

Cleveland Cavaliers:

  • Over is 7-3 in last 10 overall

  • 5 straight home games have gone over

  • 4-2 ATS in last 6

Exact Score Prediction:

Indiana Pacers 120 – Cleveland Cavaliers 115

Our Best Bet:

Over 227.5 (-110)

With both teams locked into playoff spots and likely to rest starters or reduce minutes, we expect a fast-paced, offense-heavy game led by young players and bench scorers. Both Indiana and Cleveland have consistently cashed overs lately, especially at home for the Cavs and on the road for the Pacers. With neither side needing a win, defense will take a backseat in what should be a high-scoring matinee.

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