Best Cavaliers vs. Pacers Player Props: Game 3 Expert Picks Tonight

We break down two players who can swing the outcome of tonight's matchup.

Gabe Henderson

Last updated: May 9, 2025 4:35 PM EDT • 2 min read

Our Pacers vs. Cavaliers player props and NBA picks lock in on two players who could factor significantly into the outcome of Game 3, which tips off tonight (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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✅ Andrew Nembhard Over 13.5 points (+100 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Max Strus Over 5.5 rebounds (+102 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

🔥 Andrew Nembhard Over 13.5 points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The term "playoff riser" was invented for players like Nembhard. The Indiana guard has averaged 15.9 points per game - up from 10 PPG during the regular season - in the playoffs, clearing this total in five of his seven postseason appearances. He's shown incredible consistency, so we're backing him at a great price (+100).

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🔥 Max Strus Over 5.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐

Indiana (No. 28 in team rebounding) has done well crashing the glass against Cleveland (No. 12) in this series. However, one of the Cavaliers' bright spots has been Strus, who has 15 rebounds in this series. He's gone Over this total in three of his last four, including the last two, so we'll back him to grab six-plus boards again tonight.

The spread for this contest has been gradually moving toward Cleveland, going from -2.5 to around -4.5, indicating there could be more rebounding opportunities for Strus.

✅ Best odds: +102 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $10.20 profit)

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Gabe Henderson

Gabe Henderson is a sports betting writer from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. Gabe developed an interest in sports betting while in college due to its legalization in Louisiana. He turned his passion into a career shortly after, joining The Advocate/NOLA.com as a Sports Betting Content Coordinator, where he spent two years. Gabe wore many hats before graduating as he led FanSided's coverage of Chelsea FC as a Site Expert with "The Pride of London." He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the LSU Gumbo Yearbook for two years. Gabe became a part of the SportsbookReview.com team in late 2024. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of many sports, including — but not limited to — NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, soccer, and UFC.