The Indiana Pacers are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Boston Celtics look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the 76ers, Suns and Grizzlies during this streak. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 124.8 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 50.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 23.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.3 points and 7.7 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Team Facts
- The Pacers have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Eleven of the Pacers’ last 12 road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics recently beat the Heat and Pelicans while losing to the Clippers. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game. The Celtics will meet the Lakers after this one.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 16 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Celtics’ last four games.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Boston Celtics continue to get these big numbers, but they’ve failed to cover 4 of their last 6 games. The Indiana Pacers have quietly won 3 straight games as they’re showing signs of getting back on track, and they beat the Celtics earlier this month. The Pacers are too good offensively to turn down this many free points. The Celtics could also still be without Kristaps Porzingis as he battles an ankle injury. Give me the Pacers and the points.