Pacers vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Cleveland to Win, Donovan Mitchell Projected for Big Game in Tuesday's NBA Matchup [5/13/2025]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Indiana-Cleveland game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Cavaliers with a win probability of 74%, compared to 26% for the Pacers."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Cavaliers lineup will feature stars like Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, while the Pacers will be led by Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner.

For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pacers vs. Cavaliers predictions page.

Cavs vs. Pacers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA Playoffs game between the Pacers and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Cavaliers a 74% chance of defeating the Pacers. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 118-111.

According to our model, the Pacers (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 230.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pacers	Cavaliers
Spread	+8.5 (-110)	-8.5 (-106)
Moneyline	+290	-310
Total	o230.5 (-108)	u230.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Pacers vs. Cavaliers Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Pacers vs. Cavaliers matchup is on the total.

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Pacers vs. Cavaliers Player Props

Looking for Indiana vs. Cleveland NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Arena.

Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers in scoring, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to be the top scorer for the Cavaliers.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Pacers vs. Cavs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's game between the Cavaliers and Pacers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Rocket Arena
• NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Pacers and Cavaliers, made the NBA Playoffs 2025, which spans four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Pacers vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Indiana vs. Cleveland picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Cavaliers, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Pacers on Tuesday.

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