Pacers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 May 2024
Last updated: May 26, 2024, 12:34AM | Published: May 24, 2024, 3:31AM
The Indiana Pacers will face the favoured Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, commencing at 10:30am AEST.
With star players Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and T.J. McConnell, the Pacers are looking to overcome a Celtics side that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pacers vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Celtics
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Indiana-Boston NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 73% chance of defeating the Pacers in Game 3 of the 2024 Western Conference Finals.
More: Pacers vs Celtics Game 3 Match Centre
Pacers vs Celtics: Game 3 Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pacers $3.60, Celtics $1.37
- Line: Pacers +7.5 ($1.96), Celtics -7.5 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 220.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.97
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pacers at $3.60 and the Celtics at $1.37.
The Pacers are listed as 7.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.96 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Celtics (-7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for Pacers vs Celtics sits at 220.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.97.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 220.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Pacers vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $3.60 with Betfair
- Line: Pacers +7.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 220.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
Stats Insider's Pacers vs Celtics betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pacers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Celtics in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals on Sunday has the Celtics winning 113-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Indiana vs Boston on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pacers vs Celtics: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pacers vs Celtics without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the way for the Pacers with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the Celtics.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Myles Turner | 21 | 7 | 2 |
| T.J. McConnell | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 12 | 5 | 2 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 33 | 10 | 7 |
| Jaylen Brown | 31 | 8 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 20 | 5 | 6 |
| Jrue Holiday | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 11 | 3 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Indiana vs Boston match-up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA game between the Pacers and Celtics in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to begin at 10:30am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday 26 May 2024
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Indiana vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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