Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction: Boston Picked to Win Game 3 [2024 NBA Playoffs]

The Indiana Pacers will take on the favored Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Celtics vs. Pacers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction: Who Will Win Game 3

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NBA Playoffs game between the Celtics and Pacers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 73% chance of beating the Pacers in Game 3 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Our predicted final score in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals has the Celtics winning 113-106.

According to our model, the Pacers (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going under.

The winner of the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals will progress to the NBA Finals. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series between the Celtics and Pacers is at Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Celtics vs. Pacers Game 3 Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Pacers
Spread	-7.5 (-105)	+7.5 (-114)
Moneyline	-270	+240
Total	o222.5 (-112)	u222.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Celtics vs. Pacers Game 3 Picks

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Celtics vs. Pacers Game 3 Player Props

NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on the Celtics vs. Pacers game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We use the best information available to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Pascal Siakam is projected to have 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pacers.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jayson Tatum	33	10	7	3
Jaylen Brown	31	8	4	2
Derrick White	20	5	6	3
Jrue Holiday	14	5	5	2
Payton Pritchard	11	3	3	2

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Pacers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pacers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Pascal Siakam	23	8	4	1
Myles Turner	21	7	2	2
T.J. McConnell	18	4	8	1
Andrew Nembhard	12	3	5	2
Aaron Nesmith	12	5	2	2

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Celtics vs. Pacers Game 3 Information

Saturday's Game 3 between the Pacers and Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
• Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

We predict the Celtics, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat the Pacers on Saturday.

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