Indiana Pacers
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

Back Celtics Against The Spread

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.

Celtics Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

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 logo Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Pacers logo Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

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.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Andrew Nembhard, Johnny Furphy, Aaron Nesmith, Jay Huff, Pascal Siakam.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Step into Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

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.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NBA predictions possible.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pascal Siakam Over 3.5 Assists +115 BetMGM logo

Pascal Siakam (Pacers) has totaled Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of +115 available.

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Aaron Nesmith Under 13.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has averaged 7.75 points in the past 4 games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -103.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -10.5
Totals Under 225.5
Player Assists Pascal Siakam Over 3.5

Our same game parlay pick is Celtics -10.5 on the spread, Under 225.5 and Pascal Siakam (Pacers) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 103 - 117 Celtics logo Celtics

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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Boston Celtics are massive -417 favorites. They are regarded as 81% 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 +330.

The spread is currently 10.5, with the total points line at 225.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 225.5 at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -114 that he gets Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 29.5
-114
Under 29.5
-118
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 21.5
-128
Under 21.5
-104
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-125
Under 17.5
-106
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 16.5
-104
Under 16.5
-128
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Player Assists
Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-137
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-135
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-156
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-112
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-110
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
-100
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
+116
Under 6.5
-154
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Aaron Nesmith (Pacers)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Celtics Sitting on Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

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 logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 223.90 114.80 109.10 5 5
Indiana Pacers logo 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
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
  • 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
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 42 33.87 993 166 23.6 4.0 1.8 6.9 0.4 1.2
Bennedict Mathurin 24 32.15 427 52 17.8 2.2 2.2 5.5 0.2 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 34 31.89 600 241 17.6 7.1 1.9 2.6 0.2 0.9

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 41 34.18 727 220 17.7 5.4 3.0 4.6 1.6 1.3
Jaylen Brown 39 34.14 1162 185 29.8 4.7 2.2 6.6 0.4 0.9
Payton Pritchard 41 32.66 681 218 16.6 5.3 2.5 4.4 0.1 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

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Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
30 Sam Hauser
88 Neemias Queta
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
2 Andrew Nembhard
12 Johnny Furphy
23 Aaron Nesmith
32 Jay Huff
43 Pascal Siakam

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

19 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-113 76ers
17 Jan NBA
Pacers 78-121 Pistons
16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
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

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Celtics 132-106 Hawks
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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