The No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers and No. 1 seed Boston Celtics play in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Who will win the series and advance to the NBA Finals?

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

The Celtics are -1250 to win the series in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. The Pacers are +710.

The Celtics winning in five games is at +170 in odds for the outcome of the series, while Boston is +260 to sweep Indiana. The Celtics are +440 to win in six games and +550 to win in seven games.

The Pacers are +1500 to take the series in six games, +2300 to win in seven, +4000 to win in five and +8000 to sweep Boston.

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Sporting News: Celtics will defeat Pacers in six games

Kyle Irving writes: "Porzingis' availability will be a major factor in how many games this series lasts. If he can return after the first two games, Boston could win in five games. With the looming uncertainty around his health, it feels safer to say Celtics in six."

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VSIN.com: Celtics will win series vs. Pacers in 6 or 7 games

Jonathan von Tobel writes: "This series is reminiscent of Boston’s series with Atlanta last season. The Hawks pushed the Celtics further than most anticipated and used great guard play and shooting to extend the series to six games. The Pacers are certainly capable of doing that with their personnel, especially if Tyrese Haliburton has regained his form. There are two potential options for bettors if that is the case: Over 5.5 games at +125 or better, or Pacers +2.5 games at +130 or better. The probability of Indiana winning the series is minuscule, but perhaps it is larger than the market believes. If that is correct, then there is value in believing the Pacers can make this series last longer than expected."

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NBC Sports: Celtics will advance past Pacers in five games

Nick Goss writes: "The Celtics have the edge in talent, depth and experience. They also have home court advantage. The Pacers should not be taken lightly, but it's hard to imagine them playing the type of defense that will be required to pull off a shocking upset."

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