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The Boston Celtics will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics are a 7.5-point favorite against the Pacers when the Celtics and the Pacers square off. The game features an over/under of 222.
Celtics vs. Pacers Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Pacers
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Indiana Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -310 odds to win the game, while Indiana is listed at +250 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 222 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: ABC
Celtics vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Celtics have covered the spread 42 times this season (42-36-4). Boston has entered the game as favorites 79 times this season and won 63, or 79.7%, of those games. Games involving the Celtics have hit the over 43 times this season.
The Pacers have covered the spread 44 times in 82 games with a set spread. Indiana has been an underdog in 38 games this season and has come away with the win 20 times (52.6%) in those contests. Games involving the Pacers have hit the over 42 times this season.
Celtics vs. Pacers Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 8.1 boards and 4.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocks. Jaylen Brown averages 23.0 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks. Derrick White’s numbers on the season are 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 boards per contest. Jrue Holiday posts 12.5 points, 5.4 boards and 4.8 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks.
Pacers
Pascal Siakam averages 21.7 points, 7.1 boards and 4.3 assists, making 53.6% of his shots from the floor and 34.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per game. Tyrese Haliburton averages 20.1 points, 3.9 boards and 10.9 assists, making 47.7% of his shots from the field and 36.4% from 3-point range, with 2.8 triples per game. The Pacers get 17.1 points per game from Myles Turner, plus 6.9 boards and 1.3 assists. The Pacers receive 10.2 points, 2.7 boards and 5.5 assists per game from T.J. McConnell.
What you need to know about the Celtics
In terms of points, the Celtics are playing well at both ends of the court, as they rank second-best in the league in points scored (120.6 per game) and fifth-best in points allowed (109.2 per contest). The Celtics rank second-best in the NBA by averaging 46.3 boards per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, they rank 14th in the league (43.3 allowed per contest). So far this season, the Celtics rank 14th in the league in assists, putting up 26.9 per game.
Boston is posting 123.1 points per game when playing at home. In road games, it is averaging 118.0 points per contest. When it comes to three-point shooting, things are clicking for Boston, who is draining 16.5 threes per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (second-best). Boston ranks fourth-best in the NBA by giving up a three-point shooting percentage of 35.2% to opposing teams. It ranks 14th in the league by surrendering 12.9 treys per contest.
The Celtics are 6-4 against the spread and 9-1 overall over their last 10 games. Boston has gone over the total in six of its last 10 games. In their last 10 games, the Celtics have been putting up 112.5 points per game, an average that’s significantly lower than the 120.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. The last 10 games have seen Boston give up 9.2 fewer points per game (100.0) than its season-long average (109.2).
What you need to know about the Pacers
In 2023-24, the Pacers are best in the league on offense (123.3 points scored per game) but fourth-worst on defense (120.2 points allowed). Indiana is the third-worst team in the league in rebounds per game (41.5) and 15th in rebounds conceded (43.4). This season the Pacers are best in the NBA in assists at 30.8 per game.
The Pacers score 125.5 points per game at home, and 121.0 away. The Pacers make 13.2 3-pointers per game and shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc, ranking 10th and ninth, respectively, in the NBA. In 2023-24 Indiana is best in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed (10.7 per game) and 16th in defensive 3-point percentage (36.5%).
The Pacers have gone 5-5 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span. Indiana has hit the over in seven of its past 10 games. Indiana has fared worse offensively over its previous 10 games, generating 116.5 points per contest, 6.8 fewer points its than season average of 123.3. In their previous 10 games, the Pacers are giving up 113.6 points per game, compared to their season average of 120.2 points allowed.
Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Celtics, and we predict that Pacers will cover the spread (Celtics -7.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 222 points.
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