The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Pistons and Bucks, and they play the Hornets and Hawks next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 124.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 26 points and 7.8 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 42.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Magic and 76ers, and they play the Pelicans and Mavericks next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 18.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 15 points and 6.3 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is the third double-digit scorer and Benedict Mathurin is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 24.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Pacers will be without James Wiseman, while Johnny Furphy and Myles Turner are questionable. The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, while Sam Hauser is probable despite a back issue.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pacers’ last seven games as underdogs following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against the Pacers following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics have been ridiculous through 4 games and are hard to bet against. The Indiana Pacers also haven’t played a lick of defense through 4 games, and it’s not ideal against the better teams in the league. With all that said, the Pacers are at home, and the last time they saw the Celtics they were being sent home in the Eastern Conference finals. A statement game for the Pacers and a game they could use to get back on track. The Pacers and their crowd will be up for this one. I’ll take a stab with the free buckets.