The Cleveland Cavaliers are 1.5 games out of the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with five games left in the regular season, and they have a very winnable matchup on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n
Indiana is no longer in last place in the Eastern Conference \u2013 both the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets have fallen behind it \u2013 but it has just 18 wins this season and is one of the worst road teams in the league.<\/p>\n
The Pacers are 7-32 straight up on the road this season, and they rank 24th in the NBA in net rating (-9.7) since the All-Star break.<\/p>\n
Can Cleveland cover as a massive road favorite in this matchup?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of the odds, my favorite prop bet and a prediction for this divisional matchup on Easter Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n
Spread<\/p>\n
Pacers +17.5 (-110)Cavs -17.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
Moneyline<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
237.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)Pacers vs. Cavaliers How to WatchDate: Sunday, April 4Time: 6:00 p.m. ESTVenue: Rocket ArenaHow to Watch (TV): FanDuel Sports Network (Local)Pacers record: 18-59Cavs record: 48-29Pacers vs. Cavaliers Injury ReportsPacers Injury ReportPascal Siakam — outJohnny Furphy — outTyrese Haliburton — outTJ McConnell — outAndrew Nembhard — outAaron Nesmith — outBen Sheppard — questionableObi Toppin — probableJarace Walker — questionableIvica Zubac — outCavs Injury ReportJarrett Allen — outEvan Mobley — outDean Wade — outSam Merrill — outJaylon Tyson — out
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Best NBA Prop BetCavs Best NBA Prop BetDonovan Mitchell OVER 2.5 3-Pointers Made (-134)<\/p>\n
This season, Mitchell is averaging over three 3-pointers per game, and he’s knocked down at least three shots from beyond the arc in five of his last seven appearances.<\/p>\n
The Pacers opened the season as one of the best 3-point defenses in the league, but they now rank 16th in the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage. Since the All-Star break, Indiana is 18th in opponent 3-pointers made and 27th in opponent 3-point percentage.<\/p>\n
While Mitchell may play limited minutes with the Cavs favored by so much, I still think he’s worth a bet with this line set below his season average. <\/p>\n
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n
The Pacers are one of the worst teams in the NBA as road underdogs this season, and I wouldn\u2019t be shocked if they look to lose out to end the regular season in an attempt to remain in the top-three in the odds for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n
Indiana is 14-22 against the spread as a road underdog, and it ranks 28th in the NBA in road offensive rating and has a road net rating of -11.1 this season. That sets up well for Cleveland, which already has an 11-point home win over the Pacers this season.<\/p>\n
The Cavs could sweep the season series on Sunday evening, and I\u2019m willing to look past the team\u2019s pedestrian net rating (16th in the NBA) over its last 10 games since the Pacers are clearly the inferior team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Indy has just seven total road wins all season, and it\u2019s only kept one game with the Cavs within 10 points. I\u2019ll lay the points in this matchup on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pick: Cavs -17.5 (-110 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and win your first $5 bet to get\u00a0$200 in bonus bets instantly.<\/a><\/p>\n
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