Pacers vs Cavaliers

Cleveland heads into this matchup having swept the Miami Heat in the first round and posting elite defensive numbers at home. Indiana comes in having had a much more competitive round against the Bucks taking some narrow wins in their five game series. The Cavs continue to maintain consistent starter usage despite nearing a locked playoff position, indicating they’re staying sharp rather than shifting into rest mode.

With the home team hotter, and historically dominant in this matchup, laying the points may not offer huge value, but it’s a reliable lean. The edge is clear enough to back the favorite with confidence—just don’t expect much line movement to sweeten the pot.

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Indiana enters on an upswing, but they now face a Cleveland team that thrives on dragging opponents into low-tempo, defensive slugfests—especially at home, where they’ve routinely held visitors under 110 points. With Indiana missing a wing scorer and Cleveland potentially regaining a key interior presence, the style matchup tilts sharply in favor of the under. Both teams are into the conference semi-finals and have shown a tendency to shrink rotations and slow the game down in high-leverage spots.

Given the late-season context, defensive strengths, and potential personnel returns, this has the makings of a slower-paced grind. The total sitting near 220 feels inflated, making the under a sharp angle as both squads emphasize playoff habits over regular-season fireworks.

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Indiana rolls into this matchup at near full strength and with plenty of motivation, while Cleveland—despite sweeping the Heat—faces some uncertainty with with the possibility of some rust settling in with the longer time resting. The Cavaliers have leaned heavily on their defense all season, but possible limitations to their core defenders level the playing field a bit, especially against a Pacers squad that has historically played them tight and covered well on the road.

With playoff positioning still at stake and both sides likely locking into focused, rotation-tight basketball, grabbing the eight points offers solid value. This shapes up as a competitive tilt, and Indiana has the tools to hang around—making the spread worth locking in before any line movement trims it down.

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