Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/25
The Pacers are favored by 6 points in this Eastern Central Division matchup. Indiana is 49-32 on the season and 4th in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is 64-17 and 1st in the East.
This game will tip-off at 1:00 ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The over/under line is set at 227 points.
INDIANA PACERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -6
This game will be played at Rocket Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 13th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 92-23 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Myles Turner finishing with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can the Pacers Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
On Friday, the Pacers fell to 49-32 on the season after a 129-115 home loss to the Magic. Indiana, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 244 exceeded the O/U line of 212.5 by 31.5 points.
After a 29-29 tie in the 1st quarter, Orlando went on a 10-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Indiana 43-20. The Magic extended their lead to 109-76 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Pacers rallied in the 4th, winning the quarter 39-20.
The Pacers shot 44.9% from the field in their loss to the Magic, connecting on 12 threes at a rate of 41.4%. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 20 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting just 29.4% from the floor.
Johnny Furphy added 17 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, while Jarace Walker contributed 15 points and 8 boards. Quenton Jackson also chipped in 13 points, with 7 coming in the opening period.
The Pacers struggled defensively against the Magic, giving up 129 points while allowing Orlando to shoot 57% from the field. Indiana’s defense was particularly porous in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they gave up 43 and 37 points, respectively. They did manage to tighten things up in the 4th, holding the Magic to 20 points.
From beyond the arc, the Pacers allowed 13 threes on 40% shooting. They also sent the Magic to the line 21 times, where Orlando converted 18 free throws. Indiana finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks.
Can the Cleveland Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Cavaliers improved to 64-17 on the season with a 108-102 win over the Knicks on Friday. Cleveland, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 210 fell short of the 223.5 O/U line.
After a rough start, trailing 39-24 after the 1st quarter, Cleveland chipped away at the lead, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They entered the 4th quarter down 86-78 but dominated the final period, outscoring New York 30-16 to secure the win.
Darius Garland led the Cavaliers to a win over the Knicks, scoring 26 points and dishing out 13 assists while shooting 58.8% from the field. Max Strus added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% clip, and Evan Mobley contributed 16 points despite shooting just 30%.
Garland scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Strus added 9 in the final period. Craig Porter also had a strong finish, scoring 7 of his 11 points in the 1st quarter. The Cavs shot 49.4% from the field and made 11 threes at a 35.5% rate.
Despite a rough start, giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Cavaliers tightened up defensively, allowing just 63 points over the final three quarters to secure a win. They held the Knicks to 23 points in the 2nd quarter, 24 in the 3rd, and just 16 in the 4th. Overall, Cleveland limited New York to 102 points on 40% shooting.
The Cavaliers struggled to contain the Knicks from deep, allowing 16 made threes on 39% shooting. They also sent New York to the line 20 times, where the Knicks converted 14 free throws. Cleveland finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.