NEWSLETTER
The Indiana Pacers face a 2-0 series deficit heading into a home matchup tonight with the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Let’s look at the odds along with some props for the game including the first basket and players to score 20+ points.
Celtics at Pacers Odds
Game 2 was an easy 126-110 victory for Boston but what will happen tonight? The Celtics are favored once again. Check out the odds for game 3 as the NBA Playoffs roll on.
| Matchup | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -7 (-110) | O 222.5 (-108) | -270 |
| Pacers | +7 (-110) | U 222.5 (-112) | +220 |
First Basket Prop
Pascal Siakam’s dunk was the first field goal of game 2 and it happened at the 11:38 mark of the first quarter. Who scores the first bucket in game 3? Check out the odds with Jaylen Brown leading the way.
| First Basket | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | +500 |
| Pascal Siakam | +500 |
| Jayson Tatum | +550 |
| Myles Turner | +600 |
| Jrue Holiday | +800 |
| Andrew Nembhard | +950 |
| T.J McConnell | +950 |
| Al Horford | +1000 |
| Derrick White | +1200 |
| Aaron Nesmith | +1400 |
To Score 20+ Points
Jaylen Brown was the star of game 2 as he dropped 40 points while Derrick White and Jayson Tatum each had 23 in the win. Will each of these players score 20+ points in game 3? Take a look at the odds.
| To Score 20+ | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | -2400 |
| Jaylen Brown | -600 |
| Pascal Siakam | -200 |
| Myles Turner | +220 |
| Derrick White | +240 |
| Jrue Holiday | +370 |
| Andrew Nembhard | +600 |
| Aaron Nesmith | +700 |
3+ Made Threes
The Celtics nailed 15 threes in the game 2 win with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each hitting 4 shots from downtown. Will either player hit 3+ threes again? Check out the odds for game 3.
| To Make 3+ Threes | Odds |
|---|---|
| Derrick White | -155 |
| Jayson Tatum | -120 |
| Jrue Holiday | +150 |
| Jaylen Brown | +240 |
| Myles Turner | +250 |
| Aaron Nesmith | +270 |
| Al Horford | +280 |
| Andrew Nembhard | +460 |
| Payton Pritchard | +500 |
Series Recap: Celtics Lead 2-0
The Celtics find themselves with a 2-0 series lead after a 126-110 win in game 2. The series could very easily be tied 1-1. In game 1, it was a back-and-forth battle for the entire 4th quarter. Jaylen Brown nailed a three-pointer with 6 seconds left to send the game into overtime where the Celtics outlasted the Pacers 133-128.
Now, the Pacers are desperate to get a win in the series and keep themselves from falling into a 3-0 hole. The Pacers have shot well from the field in both games as they shot 52.4% in game 2 and 53.5% in game 1. They will need a great performance tonight to slow down the Celtics who have been rolling in these playoffs.
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