The Indiana Pacers host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 Monday evening hoping to give their home fans something to cheer about. Being down 3-0 means the series is essentially over, though Indiana will surely attempt to put up a fight like it did in Game 3. The Pacers have been solid at home but now have to battle the feeling of postponing the inevitable along with a talented Boston roster.
Here’s a look at some of our favorite Pacers player prop bets to target for Game 4 Monday, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Pascal Siakam over 23.5 points (+100)
Siakam was solid as expected in Game 3 with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined, going for 22 points on 50% shooting. However, he was 0-3 from behind the arc and wasn’t able to get to the free-throw line a lot. I expect that to change a bit in Game 4, especially if Haliburton remains sidelined. This is potentially Siakam’s last opportunity to boost his value before he hits free agency this summer. I expect him to be aggressive and get past this mark.
Myles Turner over 24.5 points + rebounds (-115)
The Pacers big man stepped up in a big way in Game 3, logging 22 points and 10 rebounds in the close loss. Turner has not been able to take advantage of his size in this series as much as Indiana would’ve liked, but he has been fairly consistent with his production. Over 16 playoff games, he’s averaging 17.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. He should get decent usage again especially if Haliburton is out, which means he should cross this line again.
Andrew Nembhard over 6.5 assists (-148)
Game 3 was a breakout showing for Nembhard, who scored 32 points in the close loss. I don’t know that he’ll continue to be as proficient from the floor in Game 4, but his assist numbers should remain high. Nembhard tallied nine assists in Game 3, and has gone over this line in two of the three games this series. With Haliburton unlikely to play, I see Nembhard once again being the lead point guard for Indiana and going over this line.