Cavaliers vs. Pacers: Round Two Showdown
Following a rather tough victory in their first playoff round, the Cavaliers and Pacers are set to face off in the next round of the NBA playoffs.
Cleveland topped the Eastern Conference with an impressive 64 wins and opened as a significant favorite at -500 on the BetMGM Sportsbook.
On the other hand, despite their strong performance against the Bucks, Indiana is seen as a long shot with odds at +375 to pull off an upset.
So, how do you feel about these odds?
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Series Analysis: Cavaliers vs. Pacers
Odds makers may favor the Cavaliers, but the regular-season matchups tell a different story. The Pacers dominated, winning three out of four games against Cleveland. They even took two wins on the Cavaliers’ home court.
Moreover, even before their impressive first-round performance, Indiana had been performing strongly, quietly, over the last few months.
It’s interesting to note that after starting the season poorly at 10-15, the Pacers rallied with a record of 40-17 to finish strong, trailing Cleveland by just three wins.
So, while the Cavaliers might appear to hold the upper hand, this series could be more evenly matched than it initially seems.
In fact, I’d say there’s a chance the Pacers could surprise everyone here.
Recommendation: Pacers +2.5 Series Spread (-140, BetMGM Sportsbook)
