Celtics vs. Pacers Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 23

The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers are playing in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Game 2 coming up. Thursday's matchup between the Celtics and the Pacers features the Celtics as healthy 9-point favorites. A 224.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ESPN

Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 9)
O/U Pick: Over (224.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 123 - Pacers 112

Celtics vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• The Celtics have played 47 games with more than 224.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, this year.
• The Pacers games have gone over 224.5 total points scored in 65 of 82 total matchups this season.
• These teams average a combined 243.9 points per game, 19.4 more points than the over/under of 224.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 229.4 points per game, 4.9 more than the over/under for this game.
• Boston has come away with 62 wins in the 78 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Indiana has won in 21, or 53.8%, of the 39 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Boston has taken four of its last six head-to-head matchups against Indiana.
• The Pacers have an advantage against the spread (4-2) when squaring off against the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston has averaged a total of 208.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 15.7 less than this game's over/under of 224.5.
• In the Celtics' 82 games this season, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Boston has been installed as favorites by a 9-point margin or more 37 times and are 20-15-2 ATS in those matchups.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the total in 43 out of 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• The Celtics average only 0.4 more points per game (120.6) than the Pacers allow (120.2).
• Boston has a 28-11-1 record against the spread and a 36-4 record overall when putting up more than 120.2 points.
• The Celtics are shooting 48.7% from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points lower than the 49.6% the Pacers allow to opponents.
• The Celtics have done a better job covering the spread in home games (23-17-1) than they have in road tilts (19-19-3).
• Boston has exceeded the total in 22 of 41 home games (53.7%), compared to 21 of 41 road games (51.2%).
• In home games, the Celtics have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 37-4 (.902). When playing on the road, they are 25-12 (.676) as a moneyline favorite.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.6 blocks.
• Jaylen Brown averages 23 points, 3.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game.
• Derrick White puts up 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 39.6% from downtown with 2.7 made treys per contest.
• Jrue Holiday averages 12.5 points, 5.4 boards and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 48% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc (seventh in league) with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Payton Pritchard averages 9.6 points, 3.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Celtics Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• Indiana has averaged a total of 217.9 combined points in its last 10 games, 6.6 less than this game's total of 224.5.
• The Pacers are 44-37-1 against the spread this season.
• Indiana has been underdogs by 9 points or more three times this season and covered the spread once.
• Pacers games this year have hit the over 43 times in 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• The Pacers' 123.3 points per game are 14.1 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 109.2 points, Indiana is 42-24 against the spread and 46-20 overall.
• The Pacers have shot at a 50.7% clip from the field this season, 5.4 percentage points greater than the 45.3% shooting opponents of the Celtics have averaged.
• The Pacers' winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .537. They are 22-18-1 ATS on their home court and 22-19-0 on the road.
• Indiana's games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (25 times out of 41) than on the road (18 of 41) this year.
• The Pacers, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (18-11) than on the road (8-6) this season.

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He's also sinking 53.6% of his shots from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per contest.
• On a per-game basis, Tyrese Haliburton gives the Pacers 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 10.9 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• The Pacers are receiving 17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Myles Turner this season.
• The Pacers are receiving 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game from T.J. McConnell this year.
• Aaron Nesmith gives the Pacers 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while posting 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.

Pacers Player Props

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