Cavaliers vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 5

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: FDSIN and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (48-29) are at home in Central Division play against the Indiana Pacers (18-59) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are double-digit favorites by 16.5 points in the game, the fourth matchup between the teams this season. The point total in the matchup is set at 239.5.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (85.3%)

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have put together a record of 30-45-2 against the spread this season.
• The Pacers have played 77 games, with 36 wins against the spread.
• This season, Cavaliers games have hit the over 38 times.
• Pacers games this season have gone over the point total 51.9% of the time (40 out of 77 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has played better when playing at home, covering 15 times in 38 home games, and 15 times in 39 road games.
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (39.5%) than games on the road (59%).
• Indiana's winning percentage against the spread at home is .579 (22-16-0). On the road, it is .359 (14-25-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pacers' games have finished above the over/under at home (52.6%, 20 of 38) than on the road (51.3%, 20 of 39).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 27.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest, shooting 47.9% from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.3 made 3-pointers (fifth in league).
• James Harden averages 23.6 points, 4.9 boards and 8.1 assists.
• Dennis Schroder is averaging 10.8 points, 2.7 boards and 4.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Craig Porter Jr. is averaging 4.3 points, 3.2 assists and 3.3 rebounds.
• Keon Ellis is averaging 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists.

Pacers Leaders

• Jarace Walker's numbers on the season are 11.5 points, 5.1 boards and 2.4 assists per game. He is also draining 42.1% of his shots from the field and 37.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• Per game, Jay Huff provides the Pacers 9.5 points, 3.9 boards and 1.4 assists. He also averages 0.5 steals and 1.8 blocks (second in NBA).
• The Pacers get 7.1 points per game from Ben Sheppard, plus 3 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Micah Potter's numbers on the season are 9 points, 4.4 boards and 1.4 assists per contest. He is making 51.3% of his shots from the floor and 42.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.4 treys.
• The Pacers are receiving 8.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Quenton Jackson.

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