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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Pacers

The Boston Celtics take the court against the Indiana Pacers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Celtics Against the Spread Look the Value Pick

It’s fantastic to see the Celtics with a -8.5 line on the spread at -110 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against the Pacers.

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7 Celtics Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Boston Celtics beat Indiana Pacers in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 103-95 home win at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown poured in 31 points, with Derrick White contributing 19 and Anfernee Simons adding 11.

Indiana Pacers were defeated last time, making it six losses on the spin. Gainbridge Fieldhouse saw them beaten 111-94 at home to Milwaukee Bucks. T.J. McConnell scored 16 points, with Pascal Siakam adding 15 and Andrew Nembhard 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 103-95 in favor of the Celtics when they last played the Pacers, with the matchup taking place at TD Garden. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Celtics victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Pacers logo Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 118.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.6 points and 38.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, Payton Pritchard 5.7 assists and Derrick White 4.3 (41.3%) 3-pointers.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 108.0 points, 40.7 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.9 points and 48.1 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.7 points and 6.0 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 6.7 assists and Bennedict Mathurin 2.1 (34.4%) 3-pointers.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Celtics are available at -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA contest. The attractive -8.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value wager.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Celtics vs Pacers stats:

  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 3 of their last 5 games.

Celtics -8.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has recorded Over 29.5 points in 7 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -110.

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Bennedict Mathurin Under 2.5 Assists -196 BetMGM logo

Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers) hasn't covered the 2.5 assists total in 8 of the past 10 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of -196.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -8.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Points Jaylen Brown Over 29.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Celtics to cover the -8.5 spread along with Over 221.5. Add in Jaylen Brown (Celtics) to score Over 29.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 120 - 109 Pacers logo Pacers

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Celtics. Backing them to win 120-109 means you can land a potential monster return.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Celtics Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -357 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 78% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +285 about Indiana Pacers.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 221.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 221.5, it’s -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 29.5
-110
Under 29.5
-118
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 23.5
+103
Under 23.5
-133
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 19.5
+110
Under 19.5
-143
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Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)
Over 17.5
-108
Under 17.5
-120
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-102
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-159
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+113
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-137
Under 4.5
+106
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+113
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+106
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-154
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Pacers Have Lost Their Last Three Home Games

The Pacers have endured a run of three straight defeats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 113.50 on defense.

The Celtics have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 114.60 points per contest and giving up 109.10.

The Pacers defeated the Celtics 135-132 in their last meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Celtics have won six while the Pacers have four victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Home Stats 4-6 225.20 111.70 113.50 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 223.70 114.60 109.10 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
  • U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 27 33.76 794 132 29.4 4.9 2.1 6.4 0.5 1.1
Derrick White 28 33.34 511 143 18.3 5.1 3.4 4.2 1.4 1.3
Payton Pritchard 29 32.41 486 150 16.8 5.2 2.7 4.3 0.1 0.8

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 29 34.07 682 113 23.5 3.9 1.8 6.8 0.4 1.2
Bennedict Mathurin 19 32.86 350 39 18.4 2.1 2.3 5.7 0.2 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 22 31.6 383 141 17.4 6.4 1.7 2.3 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics
20 Dec NBA
Celtics 112-96 Raptors
19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
15 Dec NBA
Pistons 112-105 Celtics
11 Dec NBA
Celtics 101-116 Bucks
07 Dec NBA
Celtics 121-113 Raptors
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics
04 Dec NBA
Celtics 146-101 Wizards
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics
30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Bucks 111-94 Pacers
22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics
20 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-128 Pelicans
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
14 Dec NBA
Wizards 108-89 Pacers
12 Dec NBA
Pacers 105-115 76ers
08 Dec NBA
Kings 105-116 Pacers
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls
03 Dec NBA
Nuggets 135-120 Pacers
01 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak