Pacers vs. Celtics odds, prediction: 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 4 bets by proven model

The No. 1 seed Boston Celtics are going for the sweep in the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals when they play the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers on Monday evening. The Pacers are hoping to get a win on their home court to keep the series alive. In Game 3, Indiana blew an 18-point lead as Boston defeated the Pacers 114-111. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is questionable for Indiana. Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is out for the Celtics.

The game from Gainbridge Fieldhouse will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Boston is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Pacers vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 222.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Pacers picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model entered the conference finals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 94-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,800. Anyone following the model has seen huge returns.

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

Pacers vs. Celtics spread: Boston -7.5Pacers vs. Celtics over/under: 222.5 pointsPacers vs. Celtics money line: Boston -298, Indiana +239BOS: 48-41-3 ATS as favorites this seasonIND: 9-3-1 ATS as home underdog this season Pacers vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Celtics can cover

The Celtics have multiple players who can step up and be effective on a nightly basis. Forward Jayson Tatum is an athletic, three-level scorer with footwork that makes him a nightmare to defend. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Tatum leads the team in points (26), rebounds (10.2) and assists (5.8). In the Game 3 win, he finished with…

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Author : CBS Sports Staff

Publish date : 2024-05-27 13:47:35

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