Xam’s Daily Gem 5-21

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-21

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-21 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem:

Pacers/Celtics Over 221 Points -110 FanDuel

The Celtics come into this game and have been an elite offensive team all year. They averaged 120.6 PPG in the regular season, over 123 PPG at home during the regular season, and even put up 121 PPG without center Kristaps Porzingis this season! They’re only averaging about 108 PPG in the playoffs this year, but they played really good defensive teams in the Heat and the Cavaliers. The Pacers were horrible defensively this year. They gave up over 120 PPG on the year and are coming into this game tired, needing 7 games to vanquish the Knicks in the 2nd round. They also do A LOT of scoring, averaging 123 PPG on the year. The Celtics SHOULD be able to score throughout the game. The key here is what kind of effort and offensive output we get from the Pacers tonight. Tonight’s game definitely has blowout potential, as the big spread and favored home team with more rest indicates. However, Indiana has shown an ability to put the ball in the hoop ALL SEASON LONG! If Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Myles Turner can bring the offensive energy, the Pacers SHOULD be able to score enough, even against an elite defensive team like the Celtics. The Celtics gave up 109 PPG during the regular season, and if the Pacers can get ANYWHERE near this number, the Celtics SHOULD be able to take care of the rest!

Premium PODs 5/20:

Braves -1 -175 Game 2 Win +.57 Units

Guardians F5 ML -124 Win +.81 Units

Brewers ML -135 Loss -1 Unit

Astros -1 Loss -1 Unit