Cavaliers vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 5/12/2025

Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semi Final between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers will take place on Sunday evening from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The top-seeded Cavaliers (1-2) won 30 of 41 road games during the regular season and rank first during the playoffs in offensive efficiency. In Game Three, Cleveland outscored Indiana by 21 points during the second quarter and cruised to a 126-104 road victory. 

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell erupted for a game-high 43 points (14-29 FG) to go along with nine rebounds and five assists. Cleveland G Max Strus knocked down half of his eight-three pointers and finished with 20 points. Jarrett Allen added 19 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks for the Cavaliers. 

The Indiana Pacers have won three of their first four home playoff games and are looking to make consecutive trips to the conference finals. The Pacers (2-1) rank second during the postseason in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117 points per game. During Friday’s home loss, Indiana missed 21 of 30 three-point attempts and shot 44 percent overall.

Bennedict Mathurin led five Indiana players in double figures with 23 points (8-9 FT) in 27 minutes off the bench. All-Star F Pascal Siakam scored 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting and pulled down four boards. T.J. McConnell added 12 points, seven assists, and six rebounds for the Pacers. 

Cleveland G Darius Garland returned to action after missing the last few games with a toe injury and scored ten points in 25 minutes. The Cavaliers clobbered the Pacers on the glass by a 56-37 margin in Game Three. Take the Pacers to bounce back with a home victory to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 119-114.