2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals odds, Game 3 start time: Pacers vs. Celtics picks, expert predictions

Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals has the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers hosting the No. 1 seed Boston Celtics on Saturday. The Celtics defended their home court in the first two matchups, winning both games. On Thursday, Boston outlasted the Pacers 126-110. Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is out for the Celtics. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Indiana.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. Boston is the 7-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Pacers odds. The over/under for total points is 222.5. Before making any Pacers vs. Celtics picks, be sure to check out what legendary SportsLine handicapper Bruce Marshall has to say.

Marshall, who was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter, has seen a vast array of editorial work 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 193-142 run that has returned more than $3,700 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 -7Pacers vs. Celtics over/under: 222.5 points Pacers vs. Celtics money line: Boston -278, Indiana +223BOS: 18-10 ATS when spread is between -5.5 and -8.5 this season IND: 8-3-1 ATS as home underdog this season  Pacers vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Celtics can cover

Guard Jaylen Brown isn’t shying away from the limelight this postseason. Brown’s offensive game plan is versatile but impactful from all three levels. He’s getting to all his spots on the floor with ease. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Brown averages 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. In the Game 2 win, he had 40 points…

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-05-25 11:47:40

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