The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers square off in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals this Sunday. The Pacers recently secured a series win over the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, whereas the Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat.

• Tip-off: 6 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena.
• Cavaliers’ odds: 8.5-point favorites.
• Total points over/under: 229.5.

Key Player Stats

Jarrett Allen, the center for the Cavaliers, is averaging 14.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in the playoffs. In a decisive Game 3 against Miami, he scored 22 points with 10 rebounds in just 26 minutes.

Donovan Mitchell has been stellar on offense, averaging 23.8 points per game in the playoffs. He has scored over 20 points in multiple matches.

For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam has averaged 20.2 points throughout the regular season and performed well in previous encounters against the Cavaliers.

Myles Turner, a veteran center, averaged 15.6 points per game this season and had a strong showing in his last game with a near double-double effort.

Betting Insights

The SportsLine Projection Model simulated the game 10,000 times, favoring the Under with 227 total projected points.

This matchup promises significant betting opportunities. Check back for updates and see the model’s picks for success.