LeBron James is on the verge of history he would rather avoid when the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers meet in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. LeBron James has led a team to the playoff on 12 occasions, and none of those 12 teams have ever been eliminated in the first round. There is a first time for everything – but will that first time come against the Pacers?
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the 6 games during this series.
- The Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
- The Pacers are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games in Cleveland.
James is doing everything he can to drag this Cavs team to the next round, as the four-time MVP Sportsbook is averaging 32.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists in this series – all of which pace the team. The Pacers are aware that James is going to put up his numbers but have contained LeBron’s limited supporting staff – the teams second-leading scoring is Kevin Love at 11.0 ppg.
The Pacers come into Game 7 riding momentum after demolishing the Cavs in Game 6. That game saw the Pacers outscore the Cavaliers 121-87 while shooting 56.3% from the floor and 50% from deep. Indiana’s scoring depth continue to cause issues with six players averaging double-digit points in the series – plus six of the nine Pacers’ players to get floor time in every game in this series is shooting over 40%.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Indiana Pacers listed as 5.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 200 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
A 104-95 result in favor of the Pacers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland Cavaliers sport a record of 53-35 and 33-54-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Indiana Pacers sit at 51-37 and 52-36 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 41-45-2 for the Cleveland Cavaliers and 32-53-3 for the Indiana Pacers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Indiana injuries news.
This game pits the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently No. 8 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Indiana Pacers, who rate No. 12 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Cleveland's No. 25-rated NBA squad against Indiana's No. 22-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Cleveland rates No. 3 in the league with 11.86 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 9.08 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games
- Indiana is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
- Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games
- Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
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