The Cavaliers and Pacers continue their second round series Tuesday with Game 5 in Cleveland. Currently, the Pacers are leading the series 3-1. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Cavaliers are a 7.5-point favorite for Game 5 and this contest carries a total of 229.5 points.
Below, I dive into three of my favorite player prop bets for Sunday’s Game 5 between the Cavaliers and the Pacers on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Cavaliers vs. Pacers Player Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Pascal Siakam U 3.5 Assists (-160)
Siakam is only averaging 3.3 assists per game this season and he has stayed under 3.5 assists in six of his nine starts this postseason. With Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard doing most of the ball-handling, Siakam is only averaging 4.9 potential assists per game in these playoffs.
Game 5 on Tuesday will be the eighth time the forward has faced the Cavaliers this season and Siakam has fell short of 3.5 assists in four of his seven matchups against the division rival. While the -160 odds for this prop aren’t ideal, Siakam is an outstanding bet for this under.
Aaron Nesmith O 12.5 Points (+100)
With a 17% usage rate, Nesmith is averaging 14.8 PPG so far in the playoffs. The wing is shooting 54.5% from the field and 53% from beyond the arc. Additionally, Nesmith ranks fifth for the Pacers in playing time at 28.7 minutes per game.
Nesmith has exposed the Cavaliers for 17+ points in three of his six matchups with Cleveland this season and this defense is giving up the eighth-most points to small forwards this season. At an attractive +100 price, Nesmith has a ton of merit for over 12.5 points, as this over is favored at some other major sportsbooks.
Max Strus O 11.5 Points (-105)
Strus is averaging 13.1 PPG this postseason and he has scored over 20 points in two of the last three games with the Cavaliers. Strus is shooting 46.3% from the field and 42.6% on three-pointers in the playoffs while logging 28.4 minutes per game, which ranks fifth for Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Game 5 and while the star feels likely to play given this is win-or-go home for the Cavaliers, Mitchell may be limited by the injury, which could result in some extra usage for Strus. Nonetheless, Strus is a savvy veteran who should step up in this pivotal tilt and he is a great wager for over 11.5 points.
