| MATCHUP | Indiana Pacers | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-59 | 48-29 |
| Spread | +15.5 -105 | -15.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +850 | -1450 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-108) | Under 239.5 (-112) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Sunday, April 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN OH | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the Indiana Pacers at the Rocket Arena on Sunday night. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers have been doing it tough, as they’ve lost 19 of their last 22 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Hornets in a 129-108 road defeat on Friday. Pascal Siakam led the team with 30 points on 13 of 24 shooting; Quenton Jackson added 16 points with five assists, while Jay Huff and Kobe Brown each scored 12 points.
As a team, the Pacers shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the 3-point line but their issues were on defense, as they couldn’t contain the Hornets at the start of the game and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 38-24 in the first quarter. Jay Huff shot just five of 18 from the field while Ben Sheppard scored just seven points on two of seven shooting.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a roll lately as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Warriors in a 118-111 road win on Thursday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 25 points on seven of 14 shooting; Max Strus added 24 points on nine of 14 shooting; James Harden tallied 19 points with five assists, while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot 51 percent from the field and 16 of 36 from the 3-point line as they battled the Warriors in a close contest and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by three points late in the fourth quarter before the Cavaliers closed the final 4:01 on an 18-8 run to escape with the narrow road victory.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine night games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as road underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in five of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Pacers.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Pacers’ last four games at Rocket Arena.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Rocket Arena.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last six road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four night games against the Pacers, following a road win, have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Keon Ellis ranks 12th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.
- Max Strus leads all Cavaliers players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (5.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (61.0%).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.0).
- The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.1).
- The Pacers rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.8).
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Pacers are still missing Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, Ivica Zubac, TJ McConnell and Johnny Furphy with Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker both questionable. These teams have already met three times this season, with the Cavaliers winning each contest. The Pacers found a bit of life with two wins on the trot before they got stopped in their tracks by the Hornets on Friday, but I think they can hang around long enough against the Cavaliers to get a backdoor cover at this hefty line.