The Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers thanks to a clutch performance from LeBron James in the dying seconds of Game 5, and the Cavs can end Indy’s surprising season with a win in Game 6 on Friday. Is another UNDER in store tonight? The UNDER has cashed in all five games of the series, with an average combined score of 191.
Sportsbook opened the Cavs as 1-point road underdogs with a total of 204.
- The Pacers are 4-0 SU in their last four games after consecutive losses.
- The Cavaliers are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games with one day off between games.
- The Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games at home.
James, who finished Game 5 with 44 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, nailed a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Cavaliers to a 98-95 triumph. Kevin Love did his part by adding a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver was the only other Cleveland player to score in double figures with 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting in Game 5. Point guard George Hill has missed the team’s last two games and is questionable for tonight.
James has been money in series-clinching games, as the Akron native is 32-9 SU and 24-14-3 ATS in matchups with opposing squads facing elimination. Since returning to the Cavs, Bron Bron is 10-0 SU and 6-2-2 ATS in that spot.
Victor Oladipo has led the Pacers all year long, but the guard has cooled off after playing fantastic basketball in the first two games. Oladipo went 2-for-15 from the floor in Game 5 and is 12-for-50 over the last three tilts. The 25-year-old scored only 12 points on Wednesday.
The Cavs have had issues covering the spread all year long, and they haven’t gotten any better in that regard lately. Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its past six games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Indiana Pacers were listed earlier as 1.5-point favorites on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 204.5 for Friday at shops such as Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 102-96 win for the Pacers on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Indiana battles the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently with a 53-34 mark (33-53-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 31-53-3 for the Pacers and 40-45-2 for the Cavaliers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Indiana vs Cleveland injuries news.
The power rankings show the Pacers rated this week at No. 12 and the Cavaliers sitting at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Indiana's No. 17-ranked offense averaging 105.03 PPG, against a Cleveland defense that ranks No. 25 at 109.15 PPG. The Pacers' field-goal percentage has averaged 47.22% so far, less than the Cavaliers shooters have achieved on the year, 47.42% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
- Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games
- Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Indiana, Sunday, April 29
