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Pacers vs. Celtics Parlay: SGP Odds, Predictions for Game 1

Rob Paul

Last Updated: May 21, 2024 6:43 PM EDT • 3 min 4 sec read.

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics goes up for a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game 5 of the NBA playoffs. We're backing Tatum in our Pacers vs. Celtics parlay.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics goes up for a dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game 5 of the NBA playoffs. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images via AFP.

The Boston Celtics host the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden, as we offer our top Pacers vs. Celtics parlay predictions based on the best NBA odds.

The Indiana Pacers have defied expectations as the No. 6 seed in the East. They face their toughest test yet against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, who are 10-point home favorites at TD Garden with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tipping off tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Boston has secured the shortest NBA championship odds after winning eight of its first 10 postseason games in resounding fashion. Leading the charge is Jayson Tatum, the NBA Finals MVP odds favorite, who is poised for a big Game 1 against a fatigued Pacers squad.

Along with our Pacers vs. Celtics player props, here are our best Pacers vs. Celtics parlay predictions for Game 1 (odds via our best NBA betting sites; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

Pacers vs. Celtics parlay for Game 1

(Odds via DraftKings)

  • Jayson Tatum to record a double-double (-180) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Derrick White Over 16.5 points (-105) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Tyrese Halibuton Under 27.5 points + assists (-108) ⭐⭐⭐

Combined odds: +500 via DraftKings

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SGP predictions for Pacers vs. Celtics

Jayson Tatum to record a double-double ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The first leg of our SGP focuses on the Celtics' best player, Tatum. While the -180 odds for him to record a double-double are far too short for a straight bet, the price is perfect in this SGP. These odds imply a 64.28% probability he finishes with a double-double, according to our odds converter. 

While Tatum hasn't been receiving the same media attention as some of the other stars in the NBA playoffs, he's been quietly dominating, particularly with his rebounding. Tatum is averaging 10.4 rebounds per game in the postseason, and he's hit double-digits in eight of 10 games. And the veteran is still putting up 24.3 points per game despite his scoring being down.

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Indiana finished with the third-least rebounds per game during 2023-24 (41.5) while allowing the seventh-most offensive rebounds to opponents (11.0). Power forwards averaged 25.35 points and 10.43 assists against the Pacers this campaign. 

Derrick White Over 16.5 points ⭐⭐⭐

Part of the reason Tatum's scoring has been slightly down in the postseason is because the Celtics boast so many players capable of going off. It's like if you gave Tom Brady a corps of Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, and Julian Edelman all in their prime. I'm sure that's not something the good folks of Indiana want to think about though.

No player has epitomized Boston's talent like White, a top-tier defender who's capable of dropping 38 in a playoff game. The 29-year-old is averaging 18.2 points in the postseason and has topped 16.5 in five of 10 contests.

I like including this in the SGP because the Pacers' defense struggled so much with shooting guards this season, allowing the most points per game to the position (24.11). These odds are longer than expected at -105, implying a 51.22% probability the leg hits.

Tyrese Haliburton Under 27.5 points + assists ⭐⭐⭐

The final leg of our SGP may be the trickiest because Tyrese Haliburton is sort of like a box of chocolates, as you never know what you're gonna get. At times he looks like Steve Nash with his efficiency as a shooter and playmaking instincts. During other times he resembles a washed-up Rajon Rondo.

He's averaging 18.8 points and 8.1 assists per game during the postseason, down from his regular-season output. He's been as inconsistent as it gets in the playoffs and has finished with Under 27.5 points and assists in eight of 13 games.

I'm expecting him to struggle against a talented Boston defense, especially coming off a seven-game series against the New York Knicks. These -108 odds imply a 51.92% probability he hits the Under, bringing our SGP odds to +500. A $10 bet on this SGP pays out $60 if it hits.

Pacers-Celtics SGP picks made Tuesday at 10:25 a.m. ET.

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Rob Paul
A diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Rob's passion for the NFL led him to the NFL Draft, which in turn sparked his love for collegiate sports. Growing up, he was particularly obsessed with the old Big East, MAC, and the Big Ten. That obsession led him to pursue a career in sports media, first as a local reporter, and now as a betting analyst. There's nothing Rob loves more than spending hours on the couch watching college football/basketball, NFL, NBA, or MLB, and hopefully hitting a few bets.