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NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Celtics

The Indiana Pacers hit the hardwood against the Boston Celtics 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 Look Set for a Big Win

There’s a case to be made for the Celtics on the spread against the Pacers. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -10.5 line at odds of -106 considering they should be superior.

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7 Wins for Celtics in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Indiana Pacers were beaten in their previous four games and the latest was on the road at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans Pelicans claimed a 128-109 win. Pascal Siakam dropped 22 points, as Johnny Furphy finished with 18 and T.J. McConnell 16.

Boston Celtics won last time out by a 112-96 scoreline. On the road against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, they made it back-to-back wins. Payton Pritchard had 33 points and 10 assists, with Anfernee Simons scoring 15 points and Derrick White 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pacers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 123-114 triumph when facing the Celtics at TD Garden. We’ve seen seven Celtics wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
Pacers logo Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 111.3 points, 42.5 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.2 points and 47.1 rebounds per matchup.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.5 points, Isaiah Jackson 6.8 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard 6.0 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin averages 2.4 (36.9%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.5 points, 42.9 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.0 points and 39.0 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.6 points, Neemias Queta 7.0 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.6 assists, while Derrick White has an average of 4.2 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Your complete Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -106 that Celtics can overcome the -10.5 in this NBA matchup. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Pacers vs Celtics stats:

  • The -10.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Celtics -10.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has covered the 29.5 points total in 6 straight games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -119 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has totaled Over 5.5 assists in 3 straight home games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -103 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -10.5
Totals Over 225.5
Player Points Jaylen Brown Over 29.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 108 - 121 Celtics logo Celtics

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Celtics can be backed speculatively to achieve a 121-108 victory.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics 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

At betting odds of -500 with the sportsbooks, Boston Celtics are regarded as 83% likely to win this NBA game. At +380, Indiana Pacers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 10.5 and the total points line is currently 225.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 225.5, then the odds are -108.

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

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jaylen Brown. Odds of -119 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is -109 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 29.5
-119
Under 29.5
-109
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 22.5
-122
Under 22.5
-106
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 19.5
-100
Under 19.5
-130
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 18.5
-112
Under 18.5
-115
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-125
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-149
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-112
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-145
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+107
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-101
Under 6.5
-128
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Jordan Walsh (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-154
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Celtics With Eight Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Celtics have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 123.10 points scored and 112.60 points allowed.

The Pacers have a 1-9 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 105.90 points on average and giving up 120.80.

The last TD Garden meeting saw the Pacers beat the Celtics 123-114. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have come away with eight wins, while the Pacers have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 8-2 235.70 123.10 112.60 8 2
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Away Stats 1-9 226.70 105.90 120.80 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 27 33.97 642 108 23.8 4.0 1.7 6.7 0.5 1.3
Bennedict Mathurin 17 32.57 321 38 18.9 2.2 2.4 5.5 0.2 0.8
Andrew Nembhard 20 31.32 349 128 17.5 6.4 1.8 2.3 0.2 0.9

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 26 33.78 763 130 29.3 5.0 2.1 6.3 0.4 1.1
Derrick White 27 33.4 492 139 18.2 5.1 3.4 4.1 1.4 1.3
Payton Pritchard 28 32.39 475 145 17.0 5.2 2.7 4.4 0.1 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers 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 Indiana Pacers Lineups

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
29 Nov NBA
Bulls 101-103 Pacers
28 Nov NBA
Wizards 86-119 Pacers

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

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
29 Nov NBA
Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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