NBA Playoffs Odds: Pacers vs Cavaliers Game 1

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Clash of Titans! Pacers and Cavaliers Face Off in Explosive Game 1

The second round of the Playoffs kicks off this Sunday at 6:00 PM ET with an unmissable showdown between Indiana and Cleveland.

The Indiana Pacers will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers this Sunday for Game 1 of their second-round series, and they arrive with confidence: They won three out of four regular-season matchups against the Cavs. However, regular-season stats mean little once the playoffs begin.

A Showdown with Unfinished Business

Both teams come into this game hungry for victory. Cleveland, the top seed in the East, is coming off a dominant sweep of Miami, with a point differential of +122 — the largest blowout in playoff series history! For its part, Indiana eliminated Milwaukee in five games, including an epic comeback in Game 5.

This context has the NBA 1st Half Lines heating up: bettors know anything can happen when these two powerhouses collide.

Keys to the Game

The Pacers’ success depends on improving their perimeter shooting. During the regular season matchups against Cleveland, they hit just 32% from three-point range, below their average. If they want to win on the road, they must be more accurate from long distances.

Rebounding will also be crucial. Indiana was one of the league’s worst rebounding teams in the regular season, but against the Cavs, they averaged 48.5 rebounds per game, a number they’ll need to match or exceed to stay competitive.

On the Cavaliers’ side, the big question is the health of their point guard Darius Garland, whose availability is still uncertain due to a toe injury. Still, Donovan Mitchell is playing at a high level.

Who’s the Favorite?

According to the NBA 2nd Half Lines, Cleveland is the favorite at home, but not by much. Indiana has already shown it can win on the road, and its ability to come back from large deficits, like its recent double-overtime win after being down by 23, makes it a valuable underdog pick.

With Tyrese Haliburton leading the team with vision and precision, the Pacers have the tools to pull off an upset. But Cleveland’s defense, led by Evan Mobley, the Defensive Player of the Year, will be a tough wall to break.

If you’re planning to place bets, don’t forget to keep an eye on how the NBA Playoffs Odds shift — factors like Garland’s availability or Indiana’s three-point shooting performance could make all the difference.