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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs Game 3?

The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers play Saturday, May 25 in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals 2024 NBA Playoffs series.

The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Pacific time (8:30 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on ABC (stream with Sling TV).

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Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.

The Celtics are a 6.5-point favorite over the Pacers in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.

Boston is -275 on the moneyline. Indiana is +220.

The over/under for the game is set at 223.5 points.

The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series against the Pacers, 2-0.

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ESPN: Celtics have a 57.6% chance to beat Pacers in Game 3

The site gives Indiana a 42.4% shot at defeating Boston in the third game of the NBA Playoffs series.

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Sports Betting Dime: Celtics 124.5, Pacers 117.8

The site's formula predicts that the Celtics will beat the Pacers in Game 3 of their NBA postseason series on Saturday.

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Odds Trader: Celtics 114,Pacers 107

The site predicts that Boston will defeat Indiana in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series, with a final score of 114-107.

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Will Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics take a commanding 3-0 lead on the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series? NBA picks, predictions and odds weigh in on Saturday's game.
Will Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics take a commanding 3-0 lead on the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series? NBA picks, predictions and odds weigh in on Saturday's game.

Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 120, Pacers 114

It writes: "The Celtics put up 120.6 points per game, only 0.4 more points than the 120.2 the Pacers allow. Boston is 28-11-1 against the spread and 36-4 overall when scoring more than 120.2 points. Indiana has put together a 42-24 ATS record and a 46-20 overall record in games it scores more than 109.2 points."

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