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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

NBA DraftKings Network DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers are meeting in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 next to come.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this game is the Cavaliers, by a final score of Cavaliers 122, Pacers 111.
  • Against the spread, we expect that the Cavaliers will cover. The spread is currently Cavaliers -8.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 229 points. Our projected total for the match is 233.0 points.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Odds

  • Favorite: Cavaliers (-8)
  • Total: 229
  • The Cavaliers have covered 49 times in 82 matchups with a spread this season.
  • When playing as at least 8-point favorites this season, Cleveland has an ATS record of 22-21.
  • So far this season, 49 out of the Cavaliers’ 82 games have hit the over.
  • The Cavaliers have won 60, or 81.1%, of the 74 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season, Cleveland has won 37 of its 43 games, or 86%, when favored by at least -325 on the Moneyline.
  • The Pacers have won 38 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 44 times.
  • Indiana has been an underdog by 8 points or more six times this year, and covered the spread in three of those contests.
  • A total of 44 Pacers games this season have hit the over.
  • The Pacers have been underdogs in 31 games this season and have come away with the win 14 times (45.2%) in those contests.
  • This year, Indiana has won three of six games when listed as at least +260 or better on the Moneyline.

Cavaliers Key Stats

  • Points: 121.9 PPG (1st) | FG%: 49.1% (2nd)
  • Opp. Points: 112.4 PPG (12th) | Opp. FG%: 45.4% (3rd)
  • Rebounds: 45.4 RPG (5th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.5 RPG (10th)
  • Assists: 28.1 APG (9th) | Turnovers: 12.5 TPG (5th)
  • Steals: 8.2 SPG (12th) | Blocks: 4.3 BPG (26th)

Pacers Key Stats

  • Points: 117.4 PPG (7th) | FG%: 48.8% (3rd)
  • Opp. Points: 115.1 PPG (17th) | Opp. FG%: 47.4% (22nd)
  • Rebounds: 41.8 RPG (27th) | Opp. Rebounds: 45.0 RPG (21st)
  • Assists: 29.2 APG (3rd) | Turnovers: 12.2 TPG (3rd)
  • Steals: 8.5 SPG (8th) | Blocks: 5.5 BPG (4th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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