Celtics vs. Pacers ECF Rematch Preview | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Boston Celtics ended last year’s Indiana Pacers season with a sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals. On Wednesday night, the defending champs will battle the young Pacers team, who will be looking for redemption.
Celtics vs. Pacers
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Date: Wednesday, October 30
- Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Spread: Celtics -6.5, Moneyline: Celtics -280, Total: 233.5
Celtics vs. Pacers Best Bet: Celtics -6.5
The Celtics and the Pacers have given us some of the best matchups in basketball over the last couple of seasons. Indiana’s fast-paced and young squad matches up well with the C’s. Boston lost to the Pacers in the in-season tournament last season, and in the ECF, Indy took the Celtics to their limit. The Celtics and Pacers will keep this game close, but Indiana’s inexperience will cause them to lose the game in crunch time.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Best Total Bet: Over 233.5
The Celtics and Pacers have two of the most elite offenses in the league. Each squad can score in a hurry and go on quick runs at any given time. In what could be a shootout, a set combined total of 233.5 may be easy to top. That said, a final score of 121-113 could be a realistic outcome.
Celtics Best Player Bet: Jayson Tatum 6+ Assists +115
Jayson Tatum has been one of the best facilitating forwards in the league for a few seasons now. In each of his last three matchups against the Pacers, the Celtics star has dished out at least six assists. That said, Indiana will look to make it a point of emphasis to slow the Eastern Conference Player of the Week down, which in turn could put him in a position to get his teammates going early.
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Pacers Best Player Bet: Tyrese Haliburton 20+ Points +110
Tyrese Haliburton has gotten off to a slow start to the season. Fortunately for Pacer fans, the guard always shows up against the Celtics. In a big-time matchup, Indiana will need their guard to rise to the occasion, and it feels safe to say he will.
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