Still, Cleveland should be considered the favorite to win this best-of-seven matchup, and that's exactly what one NBA expert is forecasting to happen. Steve Aschburner of NBA.com recently published his preview and prediction for the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals and believes the Cavaliers will ultimily win this series in six games.

Cleveland All-Star guard Darius Garland remains day-to-day with a big toe sprain and is questionable for Game 1 against the Pacers.

Find out why Will Hill is backing the "underrated" Cavaliers to win their East semifinals matchup against the scrappy Pacers.