The Cleveland Cavaliers will square off with a divisional rival Indiana Pacers in a Central Division clash set to take place at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The contest is Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET and is set to broadcast on FSN. Presently, the series is tied at 2-2. Indiana took Game One in uncanny fashion as they dominated Cleveland with sound defense. The two teams would continue to go tit-for-tat and secure wins both home and away respectively.
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Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers Overview
The Cavaliers though they are a far lower seed in this year’s playoffs, remain a favorite to represent the East in the NBA Finals. After all, they have done so the last three years and were the last team to win the NBA Finals from this conference. Featuring the likes of LeBron James, the Cavaliers have a playoff acumen unto themselves. Nevertheless, Indiana is playing the Pacers basketball that they are known for. They are rough, tough, and in your face. Indiana has held the Cavaliers to 90 points or less in their two victories in this series. The Pacers are the same team that closed out their regular season campaign with a dominant 20-point win over defending champion Golden State.
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Indiana at Cleveland Key Betting Trends
- Indiana enters into the contest at 50-36 SU and has also been a cash cow against the spread.
- As a selection in ATS markets, they are 50-36 on the year.
- Cleveland comes into this match with a record of 52-34 SU while sporting a frightening 33-52-1 mark against the spread.
- Indiana is 22-21 SU away from home this season while Cleveland is 30-13 SU at home in their affectionately known “The Q”.
Public Money Consensus
In the early going we have seen the first action coming in on the Cleveland by the fact 66% of the cash action is with the Cavs. Nevertheless, the number has not moved upward in the direction of Cleveland in spite of this. Moreover, 100% of the consensus also like the Pacers in the spot. In Over/Under markets, the number has held its current position to reflect the divided action in this market. Presently, 53% of the cash is on the Under, and 57% of the ticket action is on the Over. In Money Line markets, Indiana comes in at +250 as a dog while Cleveland is a -300 favorite.
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