Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs Game 2?
The No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers and No. 1 seed Boston Celtics play Thursday, May 23 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals 2024 NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. Pacific time (8 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on ESPN (stream with Sling TV).
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Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup.
The Celtics are an 8.5-point favorite over the Pacers in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
Boston is -410 on the moneyline. Indiana is +310.
The over/under for the game is set at 224.5 points.
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ESPN: Celtics have a 66.5% chance to beat Pacers in Game 2
The site gives Indiana a 33.5% shot at defeating Boston in the second 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 2 of their NBA postseason series on Thursday.
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Odds Trader: Celtics 115, Pacers 106
The site predicts that Boston will defeat Indiana in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series, with a final score of 115-106.
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Tony's Picks: Celtics 115, Pacers 108
It writes: "Considering the high-scoring nature of both teams and their recent trends, the OVER might be a sensible pick for this game. The Celtics, with their balanced offense and strong defensive stats, particularly in blocks and steals, are likely to edge out as the favorites in this matchup. The Boston Celtics are the better pick here, given their depth and consistency throughout the season."
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