🏀NBA Playoffs Game 2 Round 2 Picks Today
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland)
Spread: Pacers +9.0 (-115) | Cavaliers -9.0 (-105)
Moneyline: Pacers +295 | Cavaliers -390
Total: 230.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #2 – Second Round Playoffs, IND leads series 1-0
Matchup Breakdown:
The Indiana Pacers aim to build on their 121–112 Game 1 victory, where they shot 53% from the field and 19-of-36 from three-point range. Tyrese Haliburton led with 22 points and 13 assists, while Andrew Nembhard added 23 points.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, dealing with injuries to Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle), and De'Andre Hunter (thumb), rely heavily on Donovan Mitchell, who scored 33 points in Game 1. The Cavaliers need improved contributions from their supporting cast to even the series.
I thought before the playoffs started that the Cavs were going to lose in round 2 — we’ll see if that actually happens. This is another pretty big spread for CLE to cover at home and I think it might be closer than expected.
Key Trends:
Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven playoff games against the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at home following a home loss.
The total has gone over in 50 of the Cavaliers' 82 games this season.
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Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
Spread: Warriors +6.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -6.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Warriors +215 | Timberwolves -260
Total: 210.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #1 – Second Round Playoffs
Matchup Breakdown:
The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the series after a five-game victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing strong performances from Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle. The Timberwolves' defense, anchored by Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, will be crucial in containing the Warriors' offense.
The Golden State Warriors, coming off a seven-game series win against the Houston Rockets, rely on the experience of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. The Warriors' ability to adapt their lineup and strategy will be tested against Minnesota's size and depth.
Minnesota is going to take Game 1 and the series. I don’t think the Warriors have enough and they’re wearing down.
Key Trends:
Timberwolves are 25-16 at home this season.
Warriors are 24-17 on the road this season.
The total has gone under in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
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