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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers predictions, odds: Who wins NBA playoff series?
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The No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics will face the No. 6 Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs .
Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for 7 p.m. CT Tuesday in Boston (ESPN). The Celtics won the regular-season series, 3-2.
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Boston advanced past the second round with a 4-1 series win over the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers . Indiana advanced with a 4-3 series win over the No. 2 New York Knicks .
Here's a look at how the series is projected to play out:
Second-round picks : Thunder vs Mavericks | Nuggets vs Timberwolves | Celtics vs Cavaliers | Knicks vs Pacers
Conference Finals picks : Timberwolves vs Mavericks | Celtics vs Pacers
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The Oklahoman: Boston, 4-1
Justin Martinez writes: "Even if Kristaps Porzingis (calf) misses time, Boston should be the overwhelming favorite. Guards such as Jrue Holiday and Derrick White can make life difficult for Tyrese Haliburton . And outside of Aaron Nesmith , who's matched up against his former team, Indiana doesn't have many options for containing the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown . Indiana could steal a game with its high-powered offense, but Boston is more balanced, talented and experienced."
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DraftKings : Boston (-1000) is the favorite to win the Eastern Conference Finals series vs Indiana
Boston is a -1000 favorite to beat Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Series winner:Boston -1000 | Indiana +700
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Win in 4:Boston +210 | Indiana +8000
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Win in 5:Boston +215 | Indiana +5000
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Win in 6:Boston +400 | Indiana +1900
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Win in 7:Boston +550 | Indiana +2000
BetMGM : Boston (-9.5) is favored to beat Indiana in Game 1
Boston is a 9.5-point favorite to win Game 1 on Tuesday.
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Over/under:221.5
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Moneyline:Boston -450 | Indiana +340
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ESPN : Boston has a 72.1% chance to beat Indiana in Game 1
ESPN gives Boston a 72.1% chance to beat Indiana in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers NBA playoff series schedule
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Game 1:7 p.m. CT Tuesday in Boston (ESPN)
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Game 2:7 p.m. CT Thursday in Boston (ESPN)
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Game 3:7:30 p.m. CT Saturday in Indiana (ABC)
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Game 4:7 p.m. CT Monday, May 27, in Indiana (ESPN)
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Game 5 (if necessary):7 p.m. CT Wednesday, May 29, in Boston (ESPN)
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Game 6 (if necessary):7 p.m. CT Friday, May 31, in Indiana (ESPN)
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Game 7 (if necessary):7 p.m. CT Sunday, June 2, in Boston (ESPN)
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