Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals has the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers hosting the top-seeded Boston Celtics playing on Monday. The Celtics are looking to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2022, when they fell to the Golden State Warriors. Boston owned a 3-2 regular season edge over Indiana in the 2023-24 year. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is questionable for Indiana. Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is out for the Celtics, with Jrue Holiday (illness) listed as questionable.
The game from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Boston is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Pacers vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. Before making any Celtics vs. Pacers picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model entered the conference finals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 94-61 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,800. Anyone following the model has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Pacers vs. Celtics and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the NBA betting lines and trends for Celtics vs. Pacers:
- Pacers vs. Celtics spread: Boston -7.5
- Pacers vs. Celtics over/under: 223.5 points
- Pacers vs. Celtics money line: Boston -286, Indiana +230
- BOS: 48-41-3 ATS as favorites this season
- IND: 9-3-1 ATS as home underdog this season
- Pacers vs. Celtics picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Celtics can cover
Guard Derrick White is a high-floor playmaker on the court. White can handle the rock to break down defenses with a sweet jumper to knock down his perimeter shots. The Colorado product averages 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per contest in the playoffs. In Game 2, White finished with 23 points, six assists, and went 4-of-8 from downtown.
Guard Holiday (questionable) continues to be such a disruptive force on the defensive end. Holiday uses his high IQ in combination with awareness to make smart plays on both ends of the floor. The 33-year-old averages 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in the postseason. In Saturday's win, Holiday racked up 14 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. See which team to pick here.
Why the Pacers can cover
Guard T.J. McConnell is a pesky yet active playmaker off the bench. McConnell has a reliable mid-range jumper and likes to push the tempo to get out in transition. The 32-year-old thrives in doing all the little things and is averaging 11.6 points with 5.1 assists in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In his last matchup, McConnell had 23 points, nine boards, and six dimes.
Guard Andrew Nembhard is a calm ball handler and shot creator who owns good court vision but will push the pace to get out running. The Gonzaga product averages 14.3 points and 5.3 assists in the postseason. In Game 3, Nembhard recorded 32 points, nine assists, and made four 3-pointers. See which team to pick here.
How to make Pacers vs. Celtics picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting 221 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Pacers vs. Celtics, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Celtics vs. Pacers spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $2,800 on its NBA picks this season, and find out.
