Cleveland Cavaliers (62-16) vs Chicago Bulls (36-42)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Rocket Arena)
Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -11 -- Over/Under: 238.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN OH
The Indiana Pacers (47-31) will host the Washington Wizards (17-61) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. The Pacers, currently fourth in the Eastern Conference, aim to extend their four-game winning streak and solidify their playoff positioning. Conversely, the Wizards, positioned at the bottom of the conference, are seeking to snap a two-game losing streak and evaluate their roster depth as the season winds down.
Indiana leads the season series 3-0, having secured victories on November 24, 2024 (115-103), February 12, 2025 (134-130), and March 27, 2025 (162-109). The Pacers have demonstrated offensive dominance in these matchups, averaging over 137 points per game against the Wizards. Given the Pacers' strong home record and the Wizards' extensive injury list, Indiana enters the matchup as the clear favorite. The Wizards will need significant contributions from their available players to compete effectively against a Pacers team aiming to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
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Jordan Poole Over 16.5 Points
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is putting up solid offensive numbers in the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 65 games, he is averaging 20.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game. He is shooting 43.0% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range, with a free throw percentage of 87.2%. I’ve been cashing in on taking the over on Poole’s points strictly because this Wizards team just doesn’t have many other options at this point of the season. Also, both these teams play at a fast pace, which will create a lot of scoring opportunities for Poole.
Tyrese Haliburton Over 10.5 Assists
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has maintained a strong performance throughout this. He’s averaging 18.5 points, 9.3 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.3%. His 9.3 assists per game rank third in the league, highlighting his significant role as a playmaker for the Pacers. Halliburton has recorded 10+ assists in 7 of his last 9 games. He has a favorable matchup in this one going against the Wizards, who give up 28.5 assists per game to opposing teams, which is the 5th most in the league.
Myles Turner Over 6.5 Rebounds
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is averaging 6.6 rebounds per game. This includes an average of 1.2 offensive rebounds and 5.4 defensive rebounds per game. In addition to his rebounding, Turner contributes 15.6 points and 1.6 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 48.2%. His performance has been integral to the Pacers' efforts this season. We’ve seen Turner collect 7+ rebounds in 6 of his last 9 games. The Wizards have been weak in the paint, giving up 57 rebounds per game to opposing teams, which is the most in the league. Expect Turner to have another solid night on the glass.
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