The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet in Game 1 of their 2025 Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Sunday. The Pacers (50-32), second in the Central Division, averaged 117.4 points per game during the regular season. The Cavaliers (64-18), champions of the Central, won their first division title since the 2017-2018 season.
Tip-off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 6 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are 8.5-point favorites in the latest Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 229.5. The Cavaliers are -360 on the money line (risk $360 to win $100), while the Pacers are +285 (risk $100 to win $285).
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