Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals is tonight, which means the Buckets Podcast has another set of best bets for Pacers vs. Celtics. Be sure to tune into the latest episode below, and keep up with the podcast throughout the postseason for all your NBA best bets.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 8:00 p.m. | Celtics 1Q -2.5 |
| 8:00 p.m. | Celtics 1H -5 + Full Game -9 |
| 8:00 p.m. | Pascal Siakam Over 28.5 Points+Rebounds |
Celtics 1Q -2.5 vs. Pacers
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ ESPN
By Sean Little
I would consider the Pacers if they were back home, but Boston at home on short rest is just too difficult.
I think the mindset of the Celtics will be to dominate with a convincing win tonight at home. I think Boston will come in much more focused early on and not allow so many easy fast-break points. I think Boston is awake after a Game 1 scare and will come out attacking against a weak Pacers defense.
I am not sure if Tyrese Haliburton can perform so well distributing the rock two games in a row, and am actually slightly more worried when T.J. McConnell is on the floor. I know there will get a good amount of minutes from both Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, who can harass the Pacers on-ball quickly.
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Celtics +1H -5 + Full Game -9 vs. Pacers
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ ESPN
The Celtics got whatever they wanted offensively in that first game.
I don't think they will change much on that side of the ball and should easily put up 120+ points tonight. I think they will adjust their lack of intensity and focus on the defensive side of the ball. I expect them to lock down here in Game 2 after they were fortunate to steal Game 1 away from the Pacers.
I think Boston comes out and dominates tonight after a sleepy first quarter last time out.
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Pascal Siakam Over 28.5 Points+Rebounds at Celtics
8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ ESPN
By Jay Money
I like this play mainly because of Kristaps Porzingis' absence.
The Celtics lack rim protection and I expect the Pacers to expose the paint tonight. I think Siakam can go for 30 points tonight because he will have so many opportunities in this series to score without a defensive anchor from Boston. When it comes to rebounds, the same point remains, he should have plenty of chances to clean the glass without a true center for the Celtics.
He had 24 points and 12 rebounds in Game 1 and is a matchup nightmare for Boston. I think Boston has the edge at every other position.
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