Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Tips - May 11 | 2025 NBA Playoffs, Game 4
The Indiana Pacers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, in one of two playoff games slated for Monday. The Pacers shocked the Cavaliers by taking a 2-0 lead and stealing home-court advantage away from the Cavs.
Cleveland bounced back in Game 3, winning dominantly (126-104) and will look to tie things up before heading back to Ohio for Game 5.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips
The Cavaliers-Pacers game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Fans can tune in to the live stream through NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Moneyline: Cavaliers (-200) vs Pacers (+165)
Odds: Cavaliers (-4.5) vs. Pacers (+4.5)
Total (O/U): Cavaliers (o231.5 -110) vs. Pacers (u231.5 -110)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed are based on available information at the time of writing.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Preview
The Pacers won the first two games following some solid performances from Tyrese Haliburton. The 25-year-old recorded 22 points and 13 assists in Game 1 and followed up with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists in Game 2. He also took over in the final quarter of Game 2 to lead the Pacers past Cleveland.
However, the Cavaliers neutralized Haliburton’s threat in Game 3, holding him to four points on 2-for-8 shooting. While Haliburton struggled, Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell has come to life over the past two games, recording a combined 91 points in Games 2 and 3.
Mitchell’s outrageous scoring form along with the return of Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, propelled Cleveland past Indiana in Game 3. If Haliburton has another off-night at home, the Cavaliers could tie the series on Sunday.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineup
Cavaliers
PG: Darius Garland | SG: Donovan Mitchell | SF: Max Strus | PF: Evan Mobley | C: Jarrett Allen
Pacers
PG: Tyrese Haliburton | SG: Andrew Nembhard | SF: Aaron Nesmith | PF: Pascal Siakam | C: Myles Turner
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
Donovan Mitchell has come to life, recording 41.3 points per game in the Eastern Conference semifinals. With Mitchell finding the bucket with such ease, the Cavs will continue running the offense through him. As such, he will likely surpass his points prop of 29.5 on Sunday.
Tyrese Haliburton had just four points in Game 3 and will look to make up for his poor outing in Sunday’s game. His points prop for Game 4 stands at 17.5, a figure he's likely to surpass as he looks to lead the Pacers past the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
While the first two games in this series weren’t a fluke for Indiana, the Cavaliers seem to have adjusted to their game plan. They neutralized Tyrese Haliburton in Game 3, which led them to a sizeable win. Expect more of the same in Game 4 on Sunday.
Our prediction: The Cavaliers to win