Get a full Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 2 preview with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks and our ClutchBuzz prediction. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to bounce back in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals after falling at home in Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
The Cavaliers are 9-point favorites, with the over/under set at 229.5 points.
Game 1 served as a wake-up call for Cleveland, who entered the series heavily favored but were stunned by a sharp-shooting and disciplined Pacers squad. Indiana now holds a 1-0 series lead and will look to steal a second road win behind Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking and Pascal Siakam’s two-way versatility. Cleveland’s stars—Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley—must respond quickly, especially with injury concerns clouding their rotation.
Let’s break down everything bettors and fans need to know ahead of this pivotal Game 2.
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📺 Where to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 2? (May 6, 2025)
| Platform | Details |
| Date | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Location | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH |
| TV | TNT, truTV, MAX |
💰 Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total (O/U) |
| Cavaliers | -9 | -425 | O 229.5 (-110) |
| Pacers | +9 | +330 | U 229.5 (-110) |
🔁 Series Recap (Game 1)
- Result: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
- Takeaway: Indiana shocked Cleveland on the road in Game 1, taking a 1–0 series lead and flipping home-court advantage. The Pacers’ balanced attack and superior ball movement carved up Cleveland’s defense, while the Cavaliers struggled to get consistent scoring outside of Donovan Mitchell.
- Key Storylines: Can Cleveland bounce back despite injuries? Will Indiana continue to dictate tempo and spacing?
📈 Betting Trends
Cavaliers
- 48-33-1 ATS overall
- 20-18-1 ATS when favored by 9+ points
- Games have gone Over 229.5 in 50 of 82 matchups
- Average game total: 231.2 (1.7 more than this game’s line)
Pacers
- 36-46 ATS overall
- 3-1 ATS as underdogs of 9+ points
- Games have gone Over 229.5 in 49 of 82 contests
- Average game total: 232.6
🔑 Key Players to Watch
Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell: 24.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 5.0 APG
- Game 2 Props: 28.5 PTS, 4.5 REB, 5.5 AST, 3.5 3PM
- Darius Garland: 20.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 6.7 APG
- Game 2 Props: 17.5 PTS, 2.5 REB, 5.5 AST, 2.5 3PM
- Evan Mobley: 18.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 3.2 APG
- Game 2 Props: 17.5 PTS, 9.5 REB, 3.5 AST, 1.5 3PM
Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton: 18.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 9.2 APG
- Game 2 Props: 19.5 PTS, 4.5 REB, 10.5 AST, 2.5 3PM
- Pascal Siakam: 20.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 3.4 APG
- Game 2 Props: 19.5 PTS, 6.5 REB, 2.5 AST, 1.5 3PM
🚑 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Note |
| Cavaliers | Darius Garland | Questionable | Toe sprain |
| Cavaliers | Evan Mobley | Questionable | Ankle injury |
| Cavaliers | De’Andre Hunter | Questionable | Dislocated thumb |
| Pacers | — | No injuries reported |
🎯 Prop Bets (Select Highlights)
| Player | Prop | Line | Over Odds |
| Donovan Mitchell | Points | 28.5 | -105 |
| Darius Garland | Assists | 5.5 | -154 |
| Evan Mobley | Rebounds | 9.5 | -135 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Assists | 10.5 | +110 |
| Pascal Siakam | Points | 19.5 | -110 |
🔗 Parlay Pick (ClutchBuzz SGP)
| Leg | Pick |
| Spread | Cavaliers -9 |
| Total | Over 229.5 |
| Player Prop | Mitchell Over 28.5 PTS |
| Player Prop | Haliburton Over 10.5 AST |
| ✅ Odds | +1025 |
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 2 Prediction
Cleveland should come out with urgency after dropping Game 1, and if Mitchell heats up early, the Cavs can take control. Indiana will compete hard and may keep it close in the first half, but expect a second-half surge from Cleveland at home.
📍 Final Score: Cavaliers 121, Pacers 109
📈 Best Bet: Cavaliers -9, Over 229.5
