Celtics vs. Pacers Game 4 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 27

Updated May. 27, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET

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In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics will face the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics are currently healthy 7-point favorites over the Pacers. The matchup's point total is 222.5.

Here's 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: Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: ESPN and ESPN2

Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Pacers (+ 7)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 120 - Pacers 114

Celtics vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• Celtics games have gone over 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 54 times (out of 82) this year.
• A total of 70 Pacers games this season (out of 82) have gone over 222.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 243.9 points per game combined, 21.4 more than the over/under of 222.5.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 229.4 points per game, 6.9 more than the over/under in this game.
• Boston has been chosen as the favorite in 78 games this year and has walked away with the win 62 times (79.5%) in those games.
• Indiana has come away with 21 wins in the 39 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• After the last eight head-to-head meetings, Boston has a 6-2 record against Indiana.
• The Pacers have an advantage against the spread (5-3) when taking on the Celtics.

FINAL

BOS 105 · IND 102

NBA

SPREAD

TO WIN

TOTAL

Boston Celtics

BOS

-7.5

-286

O 222.5

Indiana Pacers

IND

+7.5

+232

U 222.5

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 9-1 over their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 212.3 points in its last 10 games, 10.2 less than the 222.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Celtics have 42 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Boston has been favored by 7 points or more 54 times this season and are 28-23-3 ATS in those contests.
• Celtics games this year have hit the over on 43 of 82 set point totals.
• The Celtics score just 0.4 more points per game (120.6) than the Pacers give up (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 make 48.7% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.9 percentage points lower than the Pacers have allowed to their opponents (49.6%).
• When playing at home, the Celtics own a better record against the spread (23-17-1) compared to their ATS record on the road (19-19-3).
• At home, Boston exceeds the over/under 53.7% of the time (22 of 41 games). It has hit the over in 51.2% of away games (21 of 41 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.902) compared to away games (.676).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum posts 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.6 blocks.
• Jaylen Brown averages 23 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Derrick White puts up 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds per contest.
• Jrue Holiday averages 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 48% from the floor and 42.9% from downtown (seventh in league) with 2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Payton Pritchard averages 9.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 46.8% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Indiana and its opponents have combined to score an average of 219.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 3.4 less than the 222.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Pacers have played 82 games, with 44 wins against the spread.
• Indiana has an against the spread record of 4-5 in its nine games as an underdog of 7 points or more this year.
• The Pacers have eclipsed the over/under 52.4% of the time this year (43 of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Pacers put up an average of 123.3 points per game, 14.1 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics give up.
• When it scores more than 109.2 points, Indiana is 42-24 against the spread and 46-20 overall.
• The Pacers' 50.7% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.4 percentage points higher than the Celtics have allowed to their opponents (45.3%).
• The Pacers have the same winning percentage against the spread (.537) at home (22-18-1 record) and on the road (22-19-0) this year.
• 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 season.
• This year the Pacers are 18-11 at home as moneyline favorites (.621 winning percentage). On the road they are 8-6 (.571).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He's also draining 53.6% of his shots from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per game.
• Tyrese Haliburton is putting up 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 10.9 assists per contest. He's sinking 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from 3-point range, with 2.8 triples per contest.
• Myles Turner gives the Pacers 17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while putting up 0.5 steals and 1.9 blocked shots (ninth in NBA).
• T.J. McConnell gets the Pacers 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while delivering 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Aaron Nesmith is putting up 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 49.6% of his shots from the floor and 41.9% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per contest.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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