2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals odds, Game 2 start time: Pacers vs. Celtics picks, expert predictions

Game 2 of the 2024 Eastern Conference finals has the No. 1 seed Boston Celtics hosting the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers on Thursday evening. The Celtics are looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Pacers and defend their home court. In Game 1, Boston topped the Pacers 133-128 in overtime. 

Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are 9-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Pacers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 224.5. Before making any Pacers vs. Celtics picks, be sure to check out what legendary SportsLine handicapper Bruce Marshall has to say.

An in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country, Marshall, who was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter, vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets. He has won various handicapping titles and also is working on several book projects. Marshall has crushed his NBA picks this season for SportsLine members, entering this matchup on a 190-141 run that has returned more than $3,500 for $100 players. Anybody following is way up.

Now, he has set his sights on Pacers vs. Celtics and just locked in his picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the NBA odds and betting lines for Celtics vs. Pacers:

Pacers vs. Celtics spread: Boston -9Pacers vs. Celtics over/under: 224.5 points Pacers vs. Celtics money line: Boston -400, Indiana +314BOS: The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in the past five games IND: The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games Pacers vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Celtics can cover

Forward Jayson Tatum is a smooth ball handler and effective scorer from all three levels on the court. Tatum can explode to the rack while owning a secure jumper out on the perimeter. The five-time All-Star leads the team in scoring (25.4), rebounds (10.5), and assists (5.6) in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In the Game 1…

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-05-23 14:29:40

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