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Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (May 4)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 1 opens the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- Cavaliers are 7.5-point favorites.
- The Over/Under line for TOTAL points is at 229.5 points.
Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers finished their first-round playoff challenges quickly and are starting the conference semifinals.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 5, TBD
- Where: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Playoffs Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | +270 | +7.5 | 229.5 |
| Cavaliers | -340 | -7.5 | 229.5 |
Game Preview
The Pacers eliminated the Bucks 4-1, and in the last game, they triumphed 119-118 after overtime, following a 7-point deficit with less than 45 seconds to go. After that, Tyrese Haliburton’s father had some dispute with Giannis, but all ended well.
Haliburton had 26 points, nine assists and five boards, and he made the go-ahead layup in the final moments of the game. Myles Turner added 21, while Aaron Nesmit scored 19 and added 12 boards.
The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat in the first round, inflicting some pretty painful and humiliating losses on the Florida franchise. The difference in quality was apparent throughout the entire series, and the final two wins, 124-87 and 138-83, both in Miami, say everything.
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Darius Garand averaged 24 points and 7 assists in the series against Miami. Jarrett Allen had 14.3 points and 10.3 boards, while Donovan Mitchell averaged 23.8 buckets.
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Head to Head
Indiana Pacers had a positive record against the Cavaliers during the seasonal series. They’ve won three games, while Cleveland took just one triumph, which was on the road in Indianapolis.
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Predictions
The line for this game is 229.5 points, and we have to pick over. Cleveland had the top offense in the NBA during the regular season, while the Pacers always matched their intensity and pace on the court. So, we expect to see the high-scoring event in Ohio on Sunday.
- Free NBA picks: Over 229.5 points
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