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Indiana Pacers - Cleveland Cavaliers. Betting Tip for the NBA match
On May 12, Indiana will face Cleveland in the fourth match of the 1/2 finals of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs. The game will take place at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Arena in Indianapolis and will begin at 03:00 Moscow time. The Pacers were defeated by the Cavaliers in the second match of the four-game winning streak at home. Will Rick Carlisle's players be able to rehabilitate themselves in front of their fans and what bets should they choose? - read in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
USACurrent form
On May 10, in the third quarterfinal match of the playoffs, Indiana, being the underdogs, could not keep Cleveland on their floor, losing with a bang - 104:126. The score in the series was 2-1 in their favor, but the second quarter was a real disaster, after which the Pacers never got out. Their leader, Tyrese Haliburton, seemed out of place: just two of eight two—pointers, five assists and three losses-not the maestro we're used to seeing. Pascal Siakam and Miles Turner scored 33 points together, while Benedict Maturin scored 23 points. Rick Carlisle's team (50 wins, 32 losses), the fourth in the East in the regular season, must now shake up in order to regain its confidence at home in front of its fans.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pacers take to the floor in full combat readiness. All the stars are healthy and ready to tear up like gladiators.
Interesting facts for betting
Indiana defeated Cleveland in eight playoff games, but the Cavaliers are ahead with ten wins.
The Pacers have averaged 115 points in games against Cleveland (over the last ten games).
Approximate composition: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Miles Turner.
Cleveland Cavaliers
USACurrent form
Cleveland was in a difficult position before the third game: a loss in the first game without Darius Garland and a dramatic failure at the end of the second, where neither Garland nor Mobley were present. But in the third match, both came back, and it turned the game around. Garland didn't score (only ten points), but Evan Mobley delivered a powerful performance: 18 points, 14 rebounds, three blocked shots and three steals - a real all—rounder.
And Donovan Mitchell became a hero again, scoring 43 points — the second consecutive match with 40+. Kenny Atkinson's team (64 wins, 18 losses) finished the regular season in first place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Cavaliers came to Indianapolis with a full arsenal. All the leaders are healthy and ready to put on a show.
Interesting facts for betting
Cleveland is averaging 116 points against Indiana (over the last ten games).
Approximate composition: Ty Jerome, Donovan Mitchell, Max Stras, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen.
Trends
Nesmith's Total Reboundsrateis over 7.5
Nesmith's average is 6.7 rebounds per game
1.88Haliburton's Total Assistrateis more than 12.5
Haliburton's average score is 11.8 assists per match
1.87Tip and bets
Cleveland showed in the third game that with Garland and Mobley back, they are a machine again. Mitchell plays like a superstar, scoring 40+ points, and Mobley plays like a wall under the ring. Bookmakers consider the Cavaliers to be favorites, and it's worth agreeing with them. Their starting five is like a well—established orchestra that plays without falseness. Indiana is in a difficult position: Haliburton failed, and their defense was like a sieve in the second quarter of the second game. But at home, under the roar of their native stands, the Pacers will fight like a hunted animal. Siakam, Turner and Maturin should support Haliburton to become a conductor again. However, I should bet on Cleveland. They've found a rhythm, and their attack, led by Mitchell, will tear apart Indiana's defense. It's going to be a hard-fought fight, but the Cavaliers will put the squeeze on it and cover the odds. We are waiting for drama, but with a winning chord for the guests.
Our betting tip is for Cleveland to win with a head start (-4.5) points, including overtime in 1.74
Bet on the total
This series is like an attack festival. Cleveland scored 112 points even in the driest match, and finished six of the seven playoff games with 120+. Indiana also went over 120 twice in three games. All three games of the series have broken a total of 230, and the fourth will be no exception. Haliburton and Mitchell will have a shootout, like in a western. Jokic may not throw, but Siakam and Maturin will add fire. This will be a match where defense will fade into the background, and points will flow like a river.
Our betting tip is a total of more than 229.5 points, including overtime in 1.81
The bet on the player
Mitchell is like a basketball volcano that erupts in this episode. The average score in the playoffs is 31.3 points. Two matches in a row with 40+ is the superstar level. In the fourth game, he will come out again with burning eyes to drag Cleveland to victory. Indiana's defense can't handle his speed and shots, and we're waiting for him to break the total again.
Our prediction is a total over Mitchell of 30.5 points in 1.87
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