The Indiana Pacers welcome the Boston Celtics to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday. The Celtics lead the series 2-0. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Celtics vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics defended home court and won the first 2 games of the series. They won Game 2 126-110, closing as 9-point favorites, and Game 1 in overtime 133-128. The total cleared with ease in both games with it closing respectively at 224 and 223.
Boston has won 5 straight games and 9 of its last 10. Over that span, it is 6-4 against the spread (ATS). The Celtics were 41-36-5 ATS over the course of the regular season and 1-2 straight up and ATS on the road against the Pacers.
The Pacers, who lost the first 2 games of their series with the New York Knicks yet advanced after winning Game 7, are 8-7 ATS in their 15 playoff games. Indiana has won 4 of its last 7 and is a perfect 6-0 straight up at home.