Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Player Prop Picks 5/6/25 NBA Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) vs Indiana Pacers (50-32)

Game Info: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Rocket Arena)

Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -9 -- Over/Under: 229.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: TNT

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face off in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Pacers currently lead the series 1-0 after a 121-112 victory in Game 1, where they showcased a balanced offensive attack with all five starters scoring in double figures. Andrew Nembhard led the team with 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 22 points and 13 assists. The Pacers' bench also added 29 points, highlighting their depth.

The Cavaliers, despite a strong 33-point performance from Donovan Mitchell, struggled with three-point shooting, hitting only 9 of 38 attempts. Injuries have also impacted the team, with Darius Garland missing the game due to a toe injury, and concerns over the availability of Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter due to recent injuries.

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Aaron Nesmith Over 12.5 Points 

Nesmith is averaging 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Nesmith showcased impressive shooting percentages, hitting 50.7% from the field, 43.1% from three-point range, and 91.3% from the free-throw line. Nesmith has been great for Indiana so far in these playoffs. He scored 14+ points in the Pacers last 5 games and is coming off a 17 point game in game 1 of this series. I’ll ride with the hot hand. 

Donovan Mitchell Over 27.5 Points

Mitchell is averaging 24.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 44.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. His efficiency was further highlighted by an 82.3% free-throw percentage. It was all Mitchell for this Cavs team in game 1, with him putting up 33. We’ve seen Mitchell take over games in multiple postseasons. I expect him to be a 30-point-a-night type player in all these games. 

Tyrese Haliburton Over 10.5 Assists

Haliburton is averaging 9.2 assists per game, ranking third in the league. This marked a slight decrease from his league-leading 10.9 assists per game in the previous season. Haliburton also contributed 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 47.3% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range. Haliburton was getting 10+ assists consistently throughout the back half of the season and we’ve seen him eclipse this line in 4 of the 6 playoffs games the Pacers have played in. 

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