The Pacers logged 50/50/90 shooting splits in their Game 1 win in Cleveland. I understand the Cavs are banged up and missing key pieces, but the Pacers can’t shoot that well again. Meanwhile, it was still a competitive game. Game 2 will be all Cavs.

This number has moved to 11.5 at many books, and I would still play it Over at that number for even money or better. But BetRivers and others continue to deal 10.5 even with Evan Mobley's status in question. Jarrett Allen grabbed only five rebounds in Game 1. However, the Pacers shot 53 percent from the field, which limited rebound opportunities. When these teams met late in the regular season, Cleveland was playing for nothing and Allen was the only starter who suited up. He grabbed 10 rebounds in 16 minutes against Indiana's regular lineup. Look for Allen to play 30-plus minutes and clear this prop total, regardless of whether Mobley plays.

The Pacers pulled of the upset by defeating the Cavaliers in Game 1. The result was them becoming even more of an underdog for Game 2? Seems fishy. Yes, Darius Garland (toe) could return. However, this Pacers team is not afraid of the spotlight and have plenty of potent scoring options. The Cavaliers won’t shoot 23.7% from behind the arc again like they did in Game 1, so I think they do win Game 2. However, I like the Pacers to keep things close enough to cover this big number.

Under normal circumstances, I'd think the Cavs just hammer the Pacers in Game 2 after that stunning Game 1 loss. But Cleveland might be without Darius Garland (again), Evan Mobley (NBA Defensive Player of the Year) and De'Andre Hunter. The Pacers certainly won't lack confidence as they now lead the season series 4-1.

After two stinkers in a row shooting (10 total combined points on 3/15 from the field, 3-12 from 3) Max Strus is due. While did not shoot well he did play with energy and contributed in other areas (12 total rebounds, 7 total assists, 3 total steals and a block) which is enough to keep his minutes up (played 32 in game 1). With both Evan Mobley and DeAndre Hunter dealing with injuries, and Darius Garland not a lock to play or play his full minutes, Strus could be in for more than the 9 FGAs we are projecting leading to 11 points projected.

We loved the over in Game 1 and it ended up a no-sweat at the end. This opens almost identical to where we played the first game. I expect even more points here. The Cavs were super rusty early after a long layoff and their three-point shooting was horrible. That will rebound. The super power for both of these teams is the offense and the regular-season games were almost all shootouts as well. The Pacers can hang 115 on anyone. Cavs are good for 120 in a bounce-back spot here for me. Indiana is deep and balanced and will push the pace with the Cavs.