Indiana Pacers (15-17) vs. Boston Celtics (23-8)
December 29, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -11.5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics meet Sunday 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 lost to the Thunder and Celtics, and they play the Bucks, Heat, and Suns next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.4 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Magic, beat the Pacers, and play the Raptors, Timberwolves, and Rockets next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 119.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.7 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.6 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 home games against the Pacers following a win.
- The Pacers have lost 13 of their last 14 games at TD Garden.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Pacers and Celtics.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last 12 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Pacers and Celtics have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Boston Celtics blew the doors off the Paces a couple of days ago, but I’m still not looking at them at this price. One, it’s hard to beat the same team twice in a short span. Also, the Celtics are still 8-12 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. The Indiana Pacers are playing their best ball of the season with wins in 6 of their last 9 games and the offense has improved. When the Pacers are right, they’re a sneaky contender in the East. Give me the points.
