The Indiana Pacers will be looking to clean some things up after a brutal overtime loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics as they look to level the series before it shifts back to the Midwest. The Pacers will largely focus on limiting turnovers and should be more aggressive attacking the basket after managing to get just 10 free-throw attempts in the opener.
Here’s a look at some of our favorite Pacers player prop bets to target for Game 2 Thursday, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Tyrese Haliburton over 27.5 points + assists (-112)
Despite a late gaffe in Game 1, Haliburton had a solid stat line with 25 points and 10 assists. He did have the overtime period to help out a bit but he’s now put together two strong scoring performances together in a row. That’ll ultimately determine whether he’s able to go over this line, since he’s averaging 8.2 assists per game in the playoffs. The Pacers do better when Haliburton is more aggressive, and the point guard being more aggressive usually means a better scoring performance. I think he’ll go over this line again in Game 2.
Myles Turner over 1.5 3-pointers (-118)
Turner has quietly been shooting at a tremendous clip in the playoffs. He has cooled off a bit since his hot start against the Bucks, where he connected on 13 triples over the first three games, but remains a threat from the perimeter. The big man canned three triples in Game 1 and is shooting 60% from deep over the last six playoff games. He’s gone over this line five times in that span. Even if he struggles early, Turner has the confidence to knock down at least a couple deep shots tonight.
Obi Toppin under 3.5 rebounds (+120)
The combo forward has grabbed at least three rebounds in each of the last four games, going over this mark three times. However, Toppin’s numbers have been less consistent on the glass lately after he started the playoffs strong against Milwaukee. The Celtics will continue to emphasize dominating the boards and they’re unlikely to miss as many shots as they did in Game 1, which means some of the rebounding opportunities for Indiana will dry up. It’s a low line but I think Toppin stays under it Thursday evening.