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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 9)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Apr 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Cavaliers vs. Pacers preview brings plenty of betting tips.
- Indiana Pacers have 5 wins in a row.
- The Cavaliers are the No.1 scoring offense in the NBA, with 121.8 points per game.
Both the Cavaliers and the Pacers are playing good basketball and are in very good form right now. This game is a warmup for the playoffs between the two teams likely to meet in the second round.
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How to Watch
- When: Thursday, April 10, 7 pm ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Pacers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Cavaliers have been the best team in the East so far and will stay at the No.1 seed. Cleveland scores the most points of all the teams in the NBA, 121.8 per game.
At the moment, the Cavaliers have a 4-1 record in the last 5 appearances, though most of the games were at their Rocket Arena. They are also, 14-4 on the road in the past 18 outings.
five straight 🖐️#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/zO14uxsV2q
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 9, 2025
Indiana Pacers recorded 5 consecutive victories. They had an easier schedule, beating the Kings, Hornets, Jazz, and Wizards at home and posting a win in Denver over the Nuggets, 125-120.
Pascal Siakam was very good against the Wizards, scoring 24 points with 10 boards. Overall, with 20.3 points, Siakam is the top scorer in the Pacers’ team.
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Betting Tips
- TOTAL went OVER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games.
- Cavaliers are 2-5 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the previous 7 NBA fixtures.
- Indiana Pacers are 5-0 in the last 5 games.
- The Pacers have 12 wins in the previous 13 games at home.
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Head to Head
Cleveland won 10 of the previous 14 head-to-head games vs. Pacers. This season, it is 1-1. It was 108-93 for the Pacers in Ohio and 127-117 for the Cavs in Indianapolis.
Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions
Both teams are in excellent shape, and our pick here would be to bet on Over 235.5 points. Pacers offense is in fire, while Cleveland’s is the best in the league.
- Free NBA picks: Over 235.5 points
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