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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Pacers

The Boston Celtics hit the hardwood 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.

This Could Be a High-Scoring Contest

Over 223.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Celtics go up against the Pacers. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.

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Celtics Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics have triumphed in three straight road games. Their previous contest was a 100-95 home defeat against San Antonio Spurs at TD Garden. Derrick White tallied 29 points, while Jaylen Brown put up 27 and Luka Garza 11.

Indiana Pacers have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Miami Heat 123-99. It was a home success at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Offensively, Andrew Nembhard led the way, scoring 29, while Micah Potter added 14 and Jarace Walker 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Pacers. At TD Garden, the scoreline was 103-95 and then we saw 140-122 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Celtics land eight wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Pacers logo Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 46.0 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.3 points and 38.9 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.9 points, Neemias Queta 9.2 rebounds and Derrick White 5.4 assists, while Anfernee Simons averages 3.4 (48.6%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

The Pacers have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.4 points, 39.5 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 122.0 points and 45.8 rebounds.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.8 points and 7.1 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 7.6 assists and Aaron Nesmith 2.2 (42.3%) 3-pointers.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks

Get set for Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be plenty of baskets being racked up during this NBA contest, with our pick being Over 223.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look worth taking for this outcome.

Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Celtics vs Pacers stats:

  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pacers games.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pacers games.

Over 223.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Nesmith Over 1.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has recorded Over 1.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -164, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Payton Pritchard Under 21.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has scored an average of 16.2 points in the past 5 games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -120.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 223.5
Spread Celtics -6
Player Assists Aaron Nesmith Over 1.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 121 - 110 Pacers logo Pacers

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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 Favorites to Win According to the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Boston Celtics are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -213 about them triumphing means a 68% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Indiana Pacers are trading at +180.

The spread is currently 6, with the total points line at 223.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 223.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Pascal Siakam Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Pascal Siakam. You can get -118 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -109 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 24.5
-118
Under 24.5
-109
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-108
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 21.5
-106
Under 21.5
-120
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-108
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-141
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-104
Under 6.5
-127
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+114
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 3.5
-115
Under 3.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 9.5
-109
Under 9.5
-120
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+109
Under 7.5
-145
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+108
Under 5.5
-143
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Last Ten Pacers Home Games Include Eight Defeats

The Pacers are 2-8 in their last 10 home games, posting 111.60 points per contest while yielding 116.70.

The Celtics have reeled off three consecutive victories on the road. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 124.00 points per contest while yielding 111.70.

The Celtics defeated the Pacers 140-122 in their last meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Celtics have come out on top six times, with the Pacers having four wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Home Stats 2-8 228.30 111.60 116.70 5 5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 8-2 235.70 124.00 111.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 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 36 34.24 1062 181 29.5 5.0 2.2 6.4 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 37 34.2 690 193 18.6 5.2 3.2 4.4 1.6 1.4
Payton Pritchard 38 32.74 639 199 16.8 5.2 2.5 4.5 0.1 0.8

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 38 33.79 895 144 23.6 3.8 1.7 6.8 0.4 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 24 32.15 427 52 17.8 2.2 2.2 5.5 0.2 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 30 31.65 529 211 17.6 7.0 1.8 2.5 0.2 1.0

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

10 Jan NBA
Spurs 100-95 Celtics
09 Jan NBA
Raptors 117-125 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Celtics 146-115 Clippers
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings
30 Dec NBA
Celtics 129-119 Jazz
28 Dec NBA
Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers
26 Dec NBA
Celtics 140-122 Pacers
22 Dec NBA
Pacers 95-103 Celtics

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
08 Jan NBA
Pacers 114-112 Hornets
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pacers 127-135 Magic
02 Jan NBA
Spurs 123-113 Pacers
31 Dec NBA
Magic 112-110 Pacers
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Pacers 116-142 Heat
26 Dec NBA
Celtics 140-122 Pacers
23 Dec NBA
Bucks 111-94 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
  • 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