Pacers vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse will play host to a Sunday afternoon NBA matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pacers (49-32) have won seven of their previous ten games and have clinched the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, Indiana was outscored by 23 points during the second quarter of a 129-115 home loss versus Orlando. 

Bennedict Mathurin led eight Indiana players in double figures with 20 points (9-13 FT) and eight rebounds. Johnny Furphy scored 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting in 32 minutes off the bench. Jarace Walker added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who outrebounded the Magic by a 44-35 margin. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 34 of their first 40 home games and have clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers (64-17) lead the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 122 points per contest. On Friday, Cleveland erased a 12-point halftime deficit to earn a 108-102 road victory against New York. 

All-Star G Darius Garland tallied a team-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting and dished out 13 assists. Cleveland G Max Strus nailed 5-of-12 from long range and finished with 19 points. All-Star F Evan Mobley added 16 points and ten rebounds for the Cavaliers. 

Cleveland G Donovan Mitchell (ankle) did not play during Friday’s victory and will be ready for the start of the postseason. Both teams have nothing to gain by winning this contest, so expect plenty of reserves to be on the floor. Take the Pacers to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 117-109.