*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
INDIANA PACERS @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
East Semifinals – Game 2 (Indiana leads series 1-0)
Team & Totals Trends:
- The underdogs have won the 1st half in each of the Pacers’ last 4 games
- The Cavaliers have won their last 10 games vs. Central opponents after a loss
- 8 of the Pacers’ last 9 road games have gone over the total
- The Pacers have covered in their last 7 playoff road games vs. the Cavaliers
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| IND | 50 | 32 | 29-11 | 20-20 |
| CLE | 64 | 18 | 34-7 | 30-11 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| IND | 117.4 | 115.1 | +2.3 | 232.5 |
| CLE | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | 234.3 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Jan 13, 2025 | IND 108 @ CLE 93 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | CLE 127 @ IND 117 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | CLE 112 @ IND 114 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | IND 126 @ CLE 118 (OT) |
| GAME 1 | IND 121 @ CLE 112 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| CLE | UNDER | |
| -8.5 | 229.5 |
The Pacers and Cavs meet again at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semi-final series, with Indiana holding a 1-0 lead.
The Pacers took the opener 121-112 on Sunday, notching their third straight road win against the Cavaliers.
Indiana’s hot shooting from deep proved decisive, hitting 19-of-36 (52.8%) from three, while Cleveland struggled at just 9-of-38 (23.7%). Tyrese Haliburton led the charge with 22 points, 13 assists, and 3 blocks—matching his season high—and the Pacers improved to 23-1 in their last 24 games when he scores 20+ points.
Cleveland played without Darius Garland for a third straight game due to a toe sprain, and his status remains uncertain heading into Tuesday, along with Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter, both listed as questionable.
PICK – UNDER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
West Semifinals – Game 1
Team & Totals Trends:
- The Warriors have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 5 road games vs. the Timberwolves
- The Timberwolves have won their last 7 home games
- 7 of the Timberwolves’ last 8 playoff home games have gone over
- Timberwolves have covered in 6 straight Western Semis road games vs. the Warriors
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| GS | 48 | 34 | 24-17 | 24-17 |
| MIN | 49 | 33 | 25-16 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| GS | 113.8 | 110.5 | +3.3 | 224.3 |
| MIN | 114.3 | 109.3 | +5.0 | 223.6 |
SEASON SERIES
| DATE | RESULT |
| Dec 7, 2024 | MIN 107 @ GSW 90 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | MIN 106 @ GSW 114 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | GSW 113 @ MIN 103 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | GSW 116 @ MIN 115 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GSW | OVER | |
| +7.5 | 209.5 |
The Warriors and Timberwolves will tip off their Western Semi-final series at Target Center.
This marks the first-ever playoff meeting between the two franchises. Golden State won the regular season series 3-1, with all four matchups occurring before Minnesota’s acquisition of Jimmy Butler.
Stephen Curry was instrumental in the Warriors’ three wins, averaging 30.7 points and 8.7 assists. Golden State’s success largely hinged on their perimeter shooting, hitting 42.0% (50-of-119) from deep in victories compared to just 28.2% (11-of-39) in their lone loss—highlighting the importance of three-point defense for Minnesota in this series.
Minnesota advanced by defeating the Lakers in five games behind Anthony Edwards’ all-around brilliance – averaging 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists. Golden State enters Game 1 after a hard-fought seven-game win over Houston and will look to continue their strong perimeter play on the road.
PICK – OVER 209.5 TOTAL POINTS
