Pacers vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 May 2025
Last updated: May 12, 2025, 12:05AM | Published: May 11, 2025, 2:00PM
The Indiana Pacers will take on the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, starting at 10:00am AEST.
With the likes of Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, the Pacers are aiming to beat a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pacers vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Indiana vs Cleveland NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 69% chance of winning against the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $2.85, Cavaliers $1.44
- Line: Pacers +5 ($1.95), Cavaliers -5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pacers at $2.85 and the Cavaliers at $1.44.
The Pacers are listed as 5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pacers and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 230.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pacers vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pacers vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pacers vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Monday is the Cavaliers prevailing 117-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Indiana vs Cleveland game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pacers vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Indiana vs Cleveland match-up.
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Pacers vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pacers and Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday 12 May 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Indiana vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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