Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 5 Prediction, Best Bets & Odds – 2025 NBA Playoffs (May 13)

Get a full Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 5 preview with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks and our ClutchBuzz prediction.

The Indiana Pacers are just one win away from shocking the East. With a 3–1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana enters Game 5 with momentum, rhythm, and no pressure — but don’t count out the Cavs just yet. With their backs against the wall, Donovan Mitchell and company return to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse aiming to extend their season and defend home court.

The Pacers stole Game 1 in Cleveland, and despite a Game 2 bounce-back by the Cavs, Indiana has outpaced them since. Now, Cleveland finds itself in desperation mode as it tries to push this series back to Indy. Can the Cavs make a stand — or will the Pacers slam the door shut on the road?

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📺 Where to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 5? (Tuesday, May 13)

• Tip-off: Tuesday, May 13 – 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
• TV: TNT | truTV | Max
• Line: Cavaliers -7.5 | Total: 228.5 | Moneyline: CLE -290, IND +235
• Series: Pacers lead 3–1

📊 Betting Odds 

🧮 Implied Win Probability:

• Cavaliers: 74.4%
• Pacers: 29.9%

🧠 Series Recap

• Pacers have scored 110+ in every game
• Cavaliers’ offensive efficiency drops drastically in the 4th quarter
• Indiana has outshot Cleveland from three-point range and at the line

🚑 Injury Report

• Mitchell’s status looms large. Without him at 100%, Cleveland’s offense has struggled to create spacing and tempo.
• Indiana is fully healthy and has had strong bench production.

🔥 Betting Insights

📊 Against the Spread (ATS)

• Cavaliers: 48–34 ATS this season | 24–21–1 ATS as 7.5+ point favorites
• Pacers: 36–46 ATS overall | 3–3 ATS as 7.5+ point underdogs

✅ Pick: Pacers +7.5
Indiana has covered the spread in 3 of 4 games this series, and are the more complete team offensively right now.

📈 Over/Under

• Over/Under Record:
  • Cavaliers: 52 games over 228.5
  • Pacers: 52 games over 228.5
• Combined PPG (AVG): 239.3
• Combined Opponent PPG (AVG): 227.5

✅ Pick: Over 228.5
Despite some slower halves, the total has cleared 228.5 in 3 of 4 games this series.

✅ Pick: Cavaliers ML (but don’t parlay it blindly)
They should bounce back at home with season on the line, but Pacers’ ability to close late is dangerous.

🧮 Player Props to Watch

✅ Cavaliers

• Mitchell’s props are high given his calf strain. Watch injury updates.
• Mobley could be the X-factor if Cavs play more through him early.

✅ Pacers

• 
  Haliburton’s facilitation has carved up the Cavs — 10+ assists in 2 straight.
• Siakam has been quietly consistent, outperforming props in 3 straight.
  

🔁 Same Game Parlay (SGP)

Here’s a +550 FanDuel-style SGP for Game 5:

Total Parlay Odds: +550

💡 Logic: Cavs win at home, Mobley plays aggressive inside, Haliburton facilitates in transition, and scoring picks up in must-win game.

🧠 Final Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 5 Prediction

📍 Pacers 117, Cavaliers 113
This series has proven Indiana can win late, and Cleveland looks gassed — especially if Mitchell is hobbled. Expect a fast pace, another close contest, and a potential Pacers upset on the road to close the series.

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