Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 Pick – 5/6/2025

On May 6, 2025, the Indiana Pacers will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their second-round NBA playoff series in the Eastern Conference. With both teams having a storied rivalry, extra motivation will be on display as they battle for supremacy.

The game is set to tip off at 7:00 PM ET at the Cavaliers' home arena, where Cleveland has been a dominant force, winning 32 of their last 40 games at home. The Cavaliers enter this contest as significant favorites, currently holding a spread of -9.5. The Moneyline reflects this sentiment, with the Cavaliers at -430 and the Pacers listed at +350, giving Indiana an implied win probability of 22% compared to Cleveland's 79%.

Recent form indicates that the Pacers have been playing well, having won 35 of their last 50 games. However, they will be looking to bounce back after a surprising upset in their last encounter, where they defeated the Cavaliers 121-112 despite entering that game as 8.0-point underdogs with only a 25% chance of winning.

For bettors, Darius Garland's points prop is generating significant interest, especially as the total opened at Over 17.5 Points (-120) and has since moved to 18.5 (-110). This suggests that sharp bettors are leaning toward the over, indicating expectations for a high-scoring performance from the Cavaliers' guard.

As the Pacers look to replicate their recent success against the Cavaliers, fans and bettors alike will be eager to see if Indiana can continue their winning ways or if Cleveland will reclaim dominance on their home court.

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Indiana Pacers 113.06, Cleveland Cavaliers 124.2

Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 Win Probabilities

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