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NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Celtics

The Indiana Pacers face 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.

We’d be very surprised if the Celtics don’t exceed a -11 spread against the Pacers. That is why the bet has to be for them to cover the line at -108.

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Indiana Pacers have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Philadelphia 76ers claimed a 113-104 win. Andrew Nembhard tallied 25 points, while Pascal Siakam put up 24 and T.J. McConnell 10.

Boston Celtics were beaten last game and this was on the road at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons claimed a 104-103 win. Jaylen Brown had 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard scored 17 points and Sam Hauser 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 98-96 win for the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when they last played the Celtics. 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	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 110.1 points, 42.4 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.3 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.8 points and 7.1 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard 6.7 assists and Jarace Walker 1.9 (52.8%) 3-pointers.

The Celtics have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.1 points, 48.2 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 82.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.5 points and 39.8 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.8 points, Neemias Queta 9.8 rebounds and Derrick White 6.0 assists, while Anfernee Simons has an average of 3.8 (48.7%) 3-pointers made.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Celtics can enjoy a huge win in this NBA showdown and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -11 to cover the line at -108.

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Key Pacers vs Celtics stats:

• The +11 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 9 of their last 20 games on the road.

Celtics -11 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers 103 - 117 Celtics

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Celtics to claim a 117-103 victory is available at huge odds.

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.

Boston Celtics are massive -500 favorites. They are regarded as 83% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. The market suggests that Indiana Pacers are least likely to win at +385.

The spread is currently 11, with the total points line at 227.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 227.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Pacers

+385

Celtics

-500

Point Spread

Pacers +11

-110

Celtics -11

-110

Total Points

Under 227.5

-110

Over 227.5

-110

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The Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 114.80 points per contest and giving up 109.10.

The Pacers own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 108.70 points per contest while yielding 120.00.

The last time these teams met at TD Garden, the Celtics came out on top 103-95 against the Pacers. 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	O227.5	U227.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	223.90	114.80	109.10	5	5
Indiana Pacers Away Stats		2-8	228.70	108.70	120.00	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
• U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +11 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -11 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 115.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.70 pts and allowed 120.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.10 pts and allowed 107.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 109.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.10 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 29.20
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.10 (74.75%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.3, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 23.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.30 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.40 (82.76%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.2, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 34.90
• Assists: 22.70
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 11.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.40 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.80 (80.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 22.10
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 6.60
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	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

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