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May 21, 2024

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Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics Game 1 Best Bet – 5/21/2024

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Game 1 Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

  • Date: May 21, 2024
  • Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Spread: Indiana Pacers 10 (-110), Boston Celtics -10 (-110)
Over/Under Total: 221.5
Moneyline: Indiana Pacers 360, Boston Celtics -450

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Game 1 Win Probabilities

Implied Win %: Projected Win %:
Indiana Pacers - 21% Indiana Pacers - 20%
Boston Celtics - 79% Boston Celtics - 80%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Game 1 Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers (55-41) are set to face off against the Boston Celtics (72-20) in an NBA Tuesday Night showdown, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The game will take place at 8:00 PM ET at the TD Garden, the home arena of the Celtics.

The Celtics, coming off a four-day break since their last game, will have the advantage of extra rest, which could play a crucial role in their performance and increase their chances of winning. As the home team, the Celtics are considered massive favorites in this matchup.

The current spread for the game stands at Celtics -10.0, indicating that the Celtics are expected to win by a double-digit margin. The Moneyline for the Celtics is -450, suggesting a high probability of them emerging victorious. On the other hand, the Pacers' Moneyline is +360, implying a lower likelihood of them winning the game.

Based on the odds, the Pacers have an implied win probability of 21%, while the Celtics have an implied win probability of 79%. These numbers highlight the Celtics' strong position heading into the contest.

Both teams have been performing well lately. The Pacers have won 30 of their last 50 games, displaying solid basketball. Meanwhile, the Celtics have been even more impressive, winning 40 of their last 50 games.

In their most recent outing, the Pacers defeated the New York Knicks with a convincing score of 130-109. This victory showcased their offensive prowess and ability to put up big numbers on the scoreboard.

For those interested in player prop betting, Pascal Siakam's Points Rebounds and Assists (PRA) market has been receiving significant attention and wagers. It seems to be the most popular betting market for this game.

Sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under in this market, believing that it offers value and may be mispriced. The current price for the Under 30.5 Points Rebounds and Assists for Siakam is -105.

As the Pacers and Celtics prepare to battle it out on the court, the odds heavily favor the Celtics. However, basketball is a game full of surprises, and anything can happen when these two teams clash. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top in this exciting Tuesday Night matchup.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Indiana Pacers 106.84 vs Boston Celtics 117.41

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+9.5/-105
58% IND
-9.5/-115
42% BOS

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+335
7% IND
-431
93% BOS

Total Pick Consensus

222.5/-110
7% UN
222.5/-110
93% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

IND
Team Stats Per Game
BOS
42
Games
40
43.1
FG
40.8
88.1
FGA
89.9
.489
FG%
.454
12.6
3Pt-FG
13.1
33.7
3Pt-FGA
36.4
.374
3Pt%
.359
30.5
2Pt-FG
27.7
54.4
2Pt-FGA
53.5
.560
2Pt%
.518
16.4
FT
14.1
21.2
FTA
17.7
.773
FT%
.797
8.8
ORB
10.5
32.9
DRB
34.0
41.6
TRB
44.5
28.3
AST
24.3
8.3
STL
7.0
5.2
BLK
4.2
13.8
TOV
13.5
19.3
PF
18.8
115.2
PTS
108.7

Defense/Offense

IND
Team Stats Per Game
BOS
42
Games
40
41.8
FG
41.6
88.7
FGA
90.9
.472
FG%
.457
13.1
3Pt-FG
17.9
37.0
3Pt-FGA
49.3
.354
3Pt%
.362
28.8
2Pt-FG
23.7
51.7
2Pt-FGA
41.6
.556
2Pt%
.570
18.1
FT
16.5
23.2
FTA
21.0
.780
FT%
.788
11.0
ORB
11.1
33.3
DRB
34.0
44.3
TRB
45.2
25.9
AST
25.4
7.5
STL
7.5
4.6
BLK
5.8
14.4
TOV
11.9
18.6
PF
16.1
114.9
PTS
117.5

Offense/Defense

IND
Four Factors
BOS
.560
eFG%
.526
12.4
TOV%
12.1
20.9
RB%
76.5
.186
FT/FGA
.157

Defense/Offense

IND
Four Factors
BOS
.545
eFG%
.556
12.7
TOV%
10.6
74.9
RB%
24.6
.204
FT/FGA
.182

Offense/Defense

IND
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
BOS
42
Games
40
43.0
FG
41.6
88.1
FGA
91.6
.489
FG%
.454
12.6
3Pt-FG
13.3
33.7
3Pt-FGA
37.1
.374
3Pt%
.359
30.4
2Pt-FG
28.3
54.3
2Pt-FGA
54.5
.560
2Pt%
.518
16.4
FT
14.4
21.2
FTA
18.1
.773
FT%
.797
8.8
ORB
10.7
32.8
DRB
34.7
41.6
TRB
45.3
28.3
AST
24.7
8.3
STL
7.1
5.2
BLK
4.3
13.8
TOV
13.8
19.3
PF
19.2
115.1
PTS
110.8

Defense/Offense

IND
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
BOS
42
Games
40
41.8
FG
42.3
88.7
FGA
92.6
.472
FG%
.457
13.1
3Pt-FG
18.2
37.0
3Pt-FGA
50.2
.354
3Pt%
.362
28.7
2Pt-FG
24.2
51.7
2Pt-FGA
42.3
.556
2Pt%
.570
18.1
FT
16.8
23.2
FTA
21.4
.780
FT%
.788
11.0
ORB
11.3
33.3
DRB
34.7
44.3
TRB
46.0
25.9
AST
25.8
7.5
STL
7.7
4.6
BLK
5.9
14.4
TOV
12.1
18.6
PF
16.4
114.8
PTS
119.7

IND
Analytics
BOS
21
Pythag Wins
30
21
Pythag Losses
10
0.31
Margin Of Victory
8.75
115.1
O Rtg
119.7
114.8
D Rtg
110.8
99.6
Pace
97.4
.241
FTr
.231
.383
3PAr
.543
.591
TS%
.587

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
IND BOS
IND BOS
Consensus
+10.0 (-109)
-10.0 (-108)
+9.5 (-109)
-9.5 (-113)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-110)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
+10.0 (-114)
-10.0 (-106)
+10.0 (-114)
-10.0 (-108)
+10.0 (-112)
-10.0 (-108)
+9.5 (-112)
-9.5 (-109)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-110)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
IND BOS
IND BOS
Consensus
+358
-468
+335
-431
+350
-455
+330
-425
+360
-460
+350
-450
+360
-480
+330
-420
+360
-480
+328
-430
+360
-450
+333
-450
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
220.5 (-109)
220.5 (-113)
222.5 (-114)
222.5 (-108)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
223.0 (-110)
223.0 (-110)
220.0 (-110)
220.0 (-110)
222.5 (-110)
222.5 (-110)
220.5 (-108)
220.5 (-113)
222.5 (-113)
222.5 (-108)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
223.5 (-115)
223.5 (-105)
221.5 (-105)
221.5 (-115)
222.5 (-115)
222.5 (-105)