NBA Playoffs Odds: Pacers Secures Home-Court

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Pacers Beat Shorthanded Cavs, Secure Home-Court Advantage for Playoffs

Indiana all-in: Haliburton shines as 50-win season is within reach

The Indiana Pacers remain red-hot as the regular season winds down. On Thursday night, they pulled off a thrilling 114-112 win over a Cleveland Cavaliers team that rested most of its starters, but still fought hard until the final buzzer.

With the victory, the Pacers locked in a top-four seed in the East, meaning they’ll enjoy home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2014. They’re just one win away from their first 50-win season in over a decade.

 Haliburton Delivers Again

Tyrese Haliburton proved once more why he’s Indiana’s star. He dropped 23 points, including eight in a key fourth-quarter stretch, while adding 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. His performance was critical in turning the game around.

A defining moment came when Haliburton hit back-to-back three-pointers to cap a 10-0 run, turning a 107-103 deficit into a 113-107 lead with just under three minutes to go. At that point, NBA 1st Half Lines   swung dramatically in Indiana’s favor.

CAVS Fights Back with Backups

Although the Cavs had already clinched the top seed in the East, they put up an intense fight despite missing key starters. Ty Jerome led the way with 24 points, and De’Andre Hunter added 23 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylon Tyson even had a shot to tie the game at the buzzer, but his mid-range jumper didn’t fall.

Coach Kenny Atkinson was ejected after arguing a no-call late in the third quarter — a moment that could potentially affect NBA 2nd Half Lines, especially if tensions with officials carry into the playoffs.

What’s next for Bettors?

With Indiana now locked into a home playoff series, betting on the Pacers could be a clever play, especially if their winning momentum continues. They’ve got the motivation, young talent, and crowd support to go deep.

Still, NBA playoffs odds,  upcoming matchups, player health, and whether coach Rick Carlisle chooses to rest starters or push for the No. 3 seed in Friday’s final regular-season game against Orlando.