Celtics vs Pacers Betting Odds, Prediction, Pick, 5/27/24
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The Indiana Pacers will play Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Celtics now lead the series 3-0. Boston starts as 7-point favorites. The over/under is 221.5.
Celtics vs Pacers Betting Odds
Here are the Celtics vs Pacers Betting odds:
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
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BOSTON CELTICS | -7.5 | -300 | Over 222.5 |
INDIANA PACERS | +7.5 | +240 | Under 222.5 |
Celtics vs Pacers Betting Prediction
Here is our Celtics vs Pacers Betting prediction:
Boston Celtics Betting Prediction
First, we have the Celtics vs Pacers Betting prediction for Boston.
The Celtics won Game 3 by a score of 114-111. Boston finished the game with a 47.0% field goal percentage (39 of 83) and made 16 of 46 three-pointers. The Celtics made 20 of 26 free throw attempts, for a percentage of 76.9%. They pulled down 36 rebounds, seven of which were offensive.
They also had 24 assists in this game, forcing 11 turnovers and stealing 7. Boston’s defense allowed its opponent to shoot 50.5% from the field, on 46 of 91 shots. Indiana recorded 32 assists and four steals in the game.
Indiana also grabbed 43 rebounds (9 offensive, 34 defensive) and blocked 12 shots. Indiana shot 100% from the charity stripe, sinking 14 of 14 attempts. They converted five of their twenty-two long-range shots. The Celtics finished with 18 personal fouls, while the Pacers with 21.
Jayson Tatum was one of the players involved in the contest. He scored 36 points on 12-of-23 shooting. He saw the court for 44 minutes and grabbed 10 rebounds. Tatum shot 52.2% from the field and had 8 assists.
Boston will take the court with a record of 64-18 this season. They average 120.6 points per game (second in the league) and shoot 48.7% from the field. The Celtics are hitting 38.8% from 3-point range (1,351 of 3,482) and 80.7% from the free throw line.
Boston averages 46.3 rebounds per game and has 2,207 assists this season, ranking them 14th in the NBA in terms of ball movement. They lose possession 11.9 times per game through turnovers and commit 16.2 fouls as a team.
On defense, the Celtics force 12.0 turnovers a game and draw 17.3 personal fouls. They allow 35.2% of three-pointers and rank fifth in basketball in terms of points allowed per game (109.2). The Celtics allow a 45.3% field goal percentage (3,403 out of 7,515) and 43.3 rebounds per game as a team. They are fifth in the league in assists allowed, with 2,042 surrendered this season.
Indiana Pacers Betting Prediction
Now, we have the Celtics vs Pacers Betting prediction for Indiana.
In game three, Indiana allowed Boston to score 36 points (7 offensive). They finished the game with a 34.8% three-point shooting percentage, going 16 of 46, and shooting 20 of 26 from the free throw line (76.9%). The Pacers allowed the Celtics to make 39 of 83 field goal attempts, giving them a 47.0% shooting percentage for the game.
When the final whistle blew, the Pacers had shot 46 for 91 from the field, or 50.5%. Indiana made 5 of 22 three-pointers (22.7%). They were able to bury 14 of them at a rate of 100.0%. The Celtics committed 18 fouls in this game, forcing the Pacers to attempt 14 free throws. In this game, they turned the ball over 11 times and stole four times. The Pacers got 34 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 43 in the contest.
Andrew Nembhard was crucial for the Pacers in this game. Nembhard finished the game with 32 points and 9 assists in 39 minutes. In this game, he made 12 of 21 shots for a field goal percentage of 57.1% and had 4 rebounds.
Indiana has a 47-35 record this season. The Pacers commit 21.4 fouls per game and shoot 78.2% from the line. They give out assists 30.8 times per game (1st in the league), yet they give up possession 12.9 times a game.
Indiana has scored 10,110 points this season (123.3 per game) and averages 41.5 boards each game. On offense, the Pacers shot 50.7% from the field, ranking first in basketball.
The Pacers’ defense allows 120.2 points per game, which ranks them 27th in the NBA. They force 13.9 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot 49.6% from the field (30th in basketball).
Indiana’s defense allows 36.5% on 3-pointers (877 of 2,404), but opponents make 78.7% of their free throw attempts. They allow 24.6 assists and 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking fourth and fifteenth in the NBA, respectively.
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