It’s Tuesday, May 6, and the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) are all set to square off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Indiana stole Game 1 in Cleveland, 121-112, as all five starters for the Pacers scored double-digits and the bench combined for 29 points. Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 33 points, but went 1-of-11 from three.
The Pacers are currently 20-20 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Cavaliers have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Pacers vs. Cavaliers live today
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Site: Rocket Arena
- City: Cleveland, OH
- Network/Streaming: TNT / TruTV / Max
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Game odds for Pacers vs. Cavaliers
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Odds: Pacers (+371), Cavaliers (-488)
- Spread: Cavaliers -9.5
- Over/Under: 229 points
That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 113.49, and the Cavaliers 118.44.
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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Pacers vs. Cavaliers game
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Cavaliers to cover in Game 2 and their First Quarter Team Total Over 29.5:
“Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers couldn’t get much going from three in Game 1, going 23.7% from deep compared to the Pacers’ 52.8% of their three-pointers. The Cavs were down 11 points at the end of the first quarter and struggled to maintain the lead when they were within a possession or two, but motivation to tie up the series will be enough in Game 2. If Darius Garland is ruled in, we can expect this spread to grow past -10, so I like the -9 and -9.5 and the first quarter Team Total Over 29.5 for Cleveland up to 30.5.”
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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pacers & Cavaliers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Indiana Pacers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Indiana Pacers at +9.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 229.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pacers vs. Cavaliers on Tuesday
- The Pacers have won 3 straight games against the Cavaliers
- The Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite
- The Cavaliers are 3-2 ATS in the playoffs
- The Pacers are 4-2 ATS in the playoffs
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
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Published May 5, 2025 01:05 PM
It’s Tuesday, May 6, and the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) are all set to square off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Indiana stole Game 1 in Cleveland, 121-112, as all five starters for the Pacers scored double-digits and the bench combined for 29 points. Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 33 points, but went 1-of-11 from three.
The Pacers are currently 20-20 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Cavaliers have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.
Game details & how to watch Pacers vs. Cavaliers live today
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Site: Rocket Arena
- City: Cleveland, OH
- Network/Streaming: TNT / TruTV / Max
Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-dayNBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.
Game odds for Pacers vs. Cavaliers
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Odds: Pacers (+371), Cavaliers (-488)
- Spread: Cavaliers -9.5
- Over/Under: 229 points
That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 113.49, and the Cavaliers 118.44.
Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!
Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Pacers vs. Cavaliers game
Rotoworld Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Cavaliers to cover in Game 2 and their First Quarter Team Total Over 29.5:
“Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers couldn’t get much going from three in Game 1, going 23.7% from deep compared to the Pacers’ 52.8% of their three-pointers. The Cavs were down 11 points at the end of the first quarter and struggled to maintain the lead when they were within a possession or two, but motivation to tie up the series will be enough in Game 2. If Darius Garland is ruled in, we can expect this spread to grow past -10, so I like the -9 and -9.5 and the first quarter Team Total Over 29.5 for Cleveland up to 30.5.”
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.
Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pacers & Cavaliers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Indiana Pacers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Indiana Pacers at +9.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 229.
Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!
Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pacers vs. Cavaliers on Tuesday
- The Pacers have won 3 straight games against the Cavaliers
- The Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite
- The Cavaliers are 3-2 ATS in the playoffs
- The Pacers are 4-2 ATS in the playoffs
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
– Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
– Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
– Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
– Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
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