<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pacers will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 230.</p>

<p>Indiana is 50-32 on the year and is 4th in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is 64-18 and is 1st in the East. TNT will broadcast this divisional matchup.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, May 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-129 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Rocket Arena?</h3><p>With a 129-109 win over the Cavaliers on Sunday, the Pacers improved to 50-32 for the season. Indiana, who were +5.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 238, surpassing the over/under line of 230.5.</p> <p>Indiana dominated early, going on a 13-0 run and outscoring Cleveland 42-16 in the 2nd quarter. They led 109-77 heading into the 4th, allowing them to coast through the final period despite being outscored 32-20.</p><p>The Pacers put up 129 points in their win over the Cavaliers, shooting 52.7% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 42.9% clip. Pascal Siakam led the way with 21 points, shooting 90% from the floor and making both of his three-point attempts.</p> <p>Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each added 20 points, with Turner hitting 4 threes. Turner scored 13 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Siakam added 9 in the 3rd. Ben Sheppard contributed 9 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Even with a tough 3rd quarter where they gave up 38 points, the Pacers’ defense held the Cavaliers to 109 points on 42% shooting in their win. Indiana was especially strong in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 16 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 14 threes at a 40% rate. The Pacers also sent Cleveland to the line 40 times, where they made 35 free throws. Indiana finished with 29 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 steals.</p><h3>Will the Cavaliers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers fell to 64-18 on the season after a 129-109 road loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Cleveland entered the game as 5.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 238 points went over the pre-game total of 230.5.</p> <p>Indiana took control early, going on a 13-0 run to extend their lead from 38-23 to 51-23. The Pacers outscored the Cavs 42-16 in the 2nd quarter, and although Cleveland won the 3rd and 4th quarters, they couldn’t overcome the deficit.</p><p>In their 129-109 loss to the Pacers, the Cavaliers shot 42.9% from the field, but connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 14 from deep. Darius Garland led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 54.5% from the floor.</p> <p>Isaac Okoro added 13 points, hitting 2 threes at 100% efficiency, while Donovan Mitchell struggled, shooting 27.3% and finishing with 12 points. Garland scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and Jaylon Tyson added all 11 of his points in the 4th.</p><p>The Cavaliers struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 38 and 42 points, respectively, in their 129-109 loss to the Pacers. Despite tightening up in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points, Cleveland couldn’t overcome their early defensive lapses.</p> <p>Overall, the Cavaliers allowed Indiana to shoot 52% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, with the Pacers hitting 15 threes. Cleveland sent Indiana to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while also recording 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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