After a too-long hiatus, the NBA will return from the All-Star Break on Thursday with a stacked 10-game card. Although not a headliner, the matchup between the Indiana and Boston has sneaky value. Bettors looking for the best bets for Celtics-Pacers should tail this NBA player prop at DraftKings — too much value remains on the Myles Turner player prop markets. Check out OddsShopper’s tools for other sharp plays.
Best Celtics-Pacers NBA Player Prop | Myles Turner
Myles Turner Prop O/U 1.5 Blocks
One of the NBA’s best interior defenders, Myles Turner has a reputation as a shot-blocking specialist. He averages 2.3 blocks per game this year and enters Thursday’s contest coming off a three-block showing against the Chicago Bulls in his last start. But despite Turner’s reputation and powerful defensive presence, bettors should plan on backing the under for his blocks on Thursday.
The Boston Celtics play an efficient brand of basketball under head coach Joe Mazzulla that limits what opposing defenses can do to stop them. The Celtics rank third in offensive rating (116.9) and fourth in true shooting percentage (60.2%). More importantly, they have allowed the second-fewest blocks per game (3.9) and the fewest to centers (1). Neither Brook Lopez nor Jaren Jackson Jr., two of the NBA’s leaders in blocks per game, recorded one when playing the Celtics right before the All-Star Break.
Even Turner has struggled to block shots against Boston. He finished with zero blocks in 27 minutes of action in a win over the Celtics back in December. He blocked one shot in his most recent home game against Boston, which came back in January of last year. The Celtics should continue to play smart basketball, especially now that Marcus Smart is back in the lineup, and that means fewer mistakes for Turner to exploit.
The books have opened the bidding on this NBA player prop in the plus money. That’s a mistake. Turner has stayed under this number in two of his last three games against the Celtics and averages 0.15 fewer blocks per game at home (2.27) than on the road (2.4). This line has +EV at +130, and bettors can find that price available only at DraftKings Sportsbook. Readers who are yet to register at DraftKings can secure $150 with a winning $5 moneyline wager!
Best NBA Pacers-Celtics Player Prop: Myles Turner Under 1.5 Blocks (+130 for 0.5 Unit) at DraftKings
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