Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Pacers vs Celtics prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boston.

  • The Pacers visit Boston with a record of 15-17.
  • Defensively, Indiana are giving up 116.8 points per game.
  • The Pacers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.
  • The Celtics possess a 23-8 record so far.
  • Boston has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Celtics are coming off a 142-105 win vs. the Pacers.

Pacers vs Celtics Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the Pacers will be in Boston to take on the Celtics. The Pacers are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-17. They have lost their last two games and are 11.5-point underdogs against the Celtics.

Boston is 2nd in the East with a record of 23-8. They are favored by 11.5 points and have won their last two games. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 233.5.

Pacers vs. Celtics Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Sunday, December 29th
  • Betting Odds BOS -11.5, IND +466 | BOS -641 O/U 233.5

Pacers Preview: Can Indiana Stun the Crowd at TD Garden?

Indiana’s season record dropped to 15-17 after a 142-105 loss to the Celtics on Friday. The Pacers entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The teams combined for 247 points, surpassing the 230.5-point total.

Boston set the tone early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 18-13 to 28-13. The Pacers trailed 39-22 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t close the gap, as the Celtics outscored them in each quarter, including a 39-27 advantage in the 4th.

The Pacers struggled offensively in their 142-105 loss to the Celtics, shooting just 41.8% from the field and hitting 28.2% of their three-point attempts, making only 11 threes in the game. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 19 points, adding 9 assists and 4 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 18 points and 6 boards.

Jarace Walker chipped in 15 points, scoring 9 of those in the 4th quarter. Haliburton also added 9 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mathurin had 6 points in the 3rd and another 5 in the final period.

The Pacers struggled defensively against the Celtics, giving up 142 points on 51% shooting in a tough loss. Indiana allowed 39 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, with Boston scoring 36 in the 3rd.

Indiana also had trouble defending the three, as the Celtics hit 23 threes at a 41% clip. The Pacers sent Boston to the line 29 times, with the Celtics converting 25 free throws. Defensively, Indiana recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Celtics Preview: Does Boston Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Pacers fell to 15-17 on the season after a 142-105 road loss to the Celtics on Friday. Indiana entered the game as +12 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 37 points. The total score of 247 points exceeded the over/under line of 230.5 by 16.5 points.

Boston took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 18-13 to 28-13. The Pacers couldn’t recover, trailing 39-22 after the 1st quarter. Despite narrowing the gap slightly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, Indiana entered the 4th down 103-78, and the Celtics outscored them 39-27 in the final period.

Jaylen Brown's 44 points on 66.7% shooting, including 6 threes, led the Celtics to a 142-point outburst in their win over the Pacers. Boston connected on 23 threes at a 41.1% rate, shooting 51.1% overall from the field.

Jayson Tatum added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard contributed 18 points, 10 assists, and 4 threes. Brown scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and added 12 more in the 3rd.

The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Pacers to 105 points. Boston gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd, before allowing 33 in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th.

Boston limited Indiana to 41% shooting from the field, including just 11 made threes on 28% shooting. The Pacers went 18/25 from the free-throw line. The Celtics also recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Pacers vs Celtics Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Pacers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • Across the Celtics last three home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 101. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.

Pacers vs Celtics Prediction

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