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Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA begins tonight, with the Indiana Pacers looking to rebound from their Game 1 setback to the Boston Celtics and even the series on the road. The Celtics took advantage of some Pacers late-game mistakes in Game 1 to capture the victory on their own floor. Boston has yet to win a Game 2 this postseason.

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Celtics vs Pacers Betting Prediction

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Indiana Pacers Betting Prediction

Here is the Celtics vs Pacers Betting prediction for Indiana.

The Pacers lost Game 1 in overtime, 133-128. Indiana finished the game with a 53.5% field goal percentage (53 of 99) and made 13 of 35 shots from downtown. The Pacers made nine of ten free throw attempts, for a percentage of 90.0%.

They totaled 44 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. In addition to forcing 14 turnovers and earning 8 steals, they handed out 38 assists. On defense, Indiana allowed the opposing team to shoot 47.5% from the floor on 47 of 99 attempts. Boston finished with 30 assists and 11 steals in this game.

Furthermore, Boston collected 43 rebounds (13 offensive, 30 defensive) and had four blocks. Boston shot 80.0% on free throws, burying 24 of their 30 attempts. They converted 15 out of 45 attempts from beyond the arc. The Pacers finished with 23 personal fouls, while the Celtics had 15.

Tyrese Haliburton performed admirably in the contest. Haliburton finished the game with a 44.4% shooting percentage and 10 assists. He played for 40 minutes and brought down three rebounds. He finished with 25 points on 8-of-18 shooting.

Indiana enters this meeting with a 47-35 record. They average 123.3 points per game (1st in basketball), shooting 50.7% from the floor. The Pacers are connecting on 37.4% of their long-range attempts (1,082 of 2,891) and 78.2% from the free throw line. Indiana averages 41.5 rebounds per game and has 2,522 assists on the season, ranking first in the NBA in terms of passing the ball. They turn the ball over 12.9 times a game and incur 21.4 personal fouls as a team per night.

On the defensive end, the Pacers force 13.9 turnovers a game and draw 18.3 personal fouls. They allow 36.5% of 3-point attempts and rank 27th in the NBA in opponent PPG (120.2). The Pacers allow a 49.6% shooting percentage (3,653 of 7,361) and give up 43.4 rebounds per game as a basketball team. They are presently ranked fourth in basketball in terms of assists allowed, having surrendered 2,020 this season.

Boston Celtics Betting Prediction

Now we have the Celtics vs Pacers Betting prediction for Boston.

In Game 1, the Celtics collected 30 defensive boards and 13 offensive rebounds, for a total of 43. They also committed 14 turnovers and had 11 steals in this game. The Pacers committed 23 personal fouls in this game, sending the Celtics to the free throw line for 30 shots.

They were able to create 24 of them at an 80.0% rate. In terms of shooting from beyond the arc, Boston made 15 of 45 tries (33.3%). When the final buzzer sounded, the Celtics had shot 47 of 99 from the floor, for a rate of 47.5%.

The Celtics allowed the Pacers to convert 53 of 99 field goal attempts, giving them a 53.5% shooting percentage in the game. They shot 37.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 35, and finished 9 of 10 at the free throw line (90.0%). Boston allowed Indiana to collect 44 total rebounds, 10 of which were offensive.

Jayson Tatum was crucial for the Celtics during the game. He shot 12 of 26 in the contest for 46.2% and had 12 rebounds. Tatum scored 36 points in 46 minutes of play and had four assists in this game.

Boston has a 64-18 record this year. As an offensive team, the Celtics are shooting 48.7% from the field, ranking them eighth in basketball. Boston has scored 9,887 points this season (120.6 per game) and averages 46.3 rebounds per game. They average 26.9 assists per game (14th in the NBA) and 11.9 turnovers per game. The Celtics commit 16.2 fouls a game and shoot 80.7% from the line.

The Boston defense allows 35.2% of shots from outside the arc (1,059 of 3,008), but their opponents make 76.8% of their free throw attempts. On a nightly basis, they have conceded 24.9 assists and 43.3 boards, respectively, ranking fifth and fourteenth in basketball.

The Celtics’ defense allows 109.2 points per game, which ranks them fifth in the NBA. They force 12.0 turnovers a game and allow teams to shoot 45.3% from the field, which ranks second in the league.

Celtics vs Pacers Betting Trends

Here are the Celtics vs Pacers Betting trends:

Back the Celtics on the Moneyline (-400)

• This season, the Celtics have won 63, or 79.7%, of the 79 games in which they were favored.
• This season, the Pacers have won 20 of 38 games as underdogs on the moneyline (52.6%).
• This season, the Celtics have won 33 of 36 games when labeled as a favorite of at least -400 or better on the moneyline.
• The Pacers have lost all three games as a moneyline underdog with odds of +310 or higher.
• The Celtics have an implied victory probability of 79.8% based on the moneyline established by the oddsmakers for this game.
• The Pacers have a 24.4% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline’s indicated probability.

Pick the Celtics (-9) to Cover

• The Celtics have won 42 of their 82 games this year against the spread.
• The Pacers have a 44-35-3 record against the spread this season.
• So far this season, the Celtics have been placed as favorites by a 9-point margin or more 36 times, going 19-15-2 ATS in those games.
• The Pacers have been 9-point underdogs three times this season and have covered the spread once.

Take the Points Over (224.5)

• The Celtics have played 47 of 82 games this season with more than 224.5 points scored, according to the over/under for their current matchup.
• This year, the Pacers have played 65 games (79.3% of their chances), and the teams have combined to score more than 224.5 points.
• These teams average 243.9 points per game, which is 19.4 more than the game’s set total of 224.5.
• These clubs’ opponents have a combined average of 229.4 points per game, which is 4.9 points more than the game’s over/under.
• This season, the Celtics’ average point total in confrontations is 229.8, which is 5.3 points greater than the game’s over/under.
• The average over/under in Pacers games this season is 19.0 points higher than the 224.5 points scored in this game.

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