Indiana Pacers (15-16) vs. Boston Celtics (22-8)
December 27, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -10.5; Over/Under: +233.5
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The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Warriors, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Bucks, Heat, and Suns next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Magic and 76ers, and play the Raptors, Timberwolves, and Rockets next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 118.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.8 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 night games following a home loss.
- The Pacers have lost 12 of their last 13 games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Celtics.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last four night games at TD Garden has gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (4.0) this season.
- Derrick White is one of only nine qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.2) this season.
- Tyrese Haliburton ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (18.4).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (50.4).
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (297) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (9.6) this season.
Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a tough loss to OKC, a game they probably feel they should have won, and now they have to go to Boston. Not great for the Pacers. With that said, the Pacers are playing their best ball over the last two weeks, and the Celtics have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Porzingis and Holiday are also still on the injury report. The Celtics are also 7-12 ATS in their last 19 games as a double-digit favorite. As I’ve said countless times, the Celtics don’t cover these inflated lines. Give me the Pacers and the points.
