The Pacers are gearing up to take on the Boston Celtics on Monday, Dec 4. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on TNT. Boston comes into this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 242.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Pacers vs. Celtics player props andpredictions below.
Pacers vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -5.5
- Total 242.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 4
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: TNT
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Indiana has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 138 points per game while allowing 137. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Is a Road Win Possible for Boston?
In the Celtics’ previous five games, they have gone 4-1 and have an overall record of 15-4. At home, the Celtics are 9-0 while going 6-4 on the road this season.
Boston’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 125 points vs. the 76ers. Overall, they hit 50.6% of their shots from the field and went 31/36 from the free-throw line. Jayson Tatum was the leading scorer for the Celtics, putting up 21 points. In addition, Derrick White contributed 21 points.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 4th in the league at 107.4 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 49.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.6% from downtown.
Will Indiana Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
So far this season, the Pacers are 10-8 overall and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. At home, the Pacers are 6-5 compared to their 4-3 record on the road.
Indiana finished with 144 points in their game against the Heat. This total surpasses their season-average of 128.8 points per game. Tyrese Haliburton is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 27. Meanwhile, Myles Turner also brings a PPG average of 16.6 into the game.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 125.9 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 12.4 per game, which is 7th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.4 per game.
Pacers vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Haliburton and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. For his matchup against the Pacers, we recommend taking the under on Tyrese Haliburton and his prop bet of 27.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 19.
- The Prop: Tyrese Haliburton Under 27.5 Points (-123)
Pacers vs. Celtics Predictions
The Pacers come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 242.5, and our model predicts the Celtics and Pacers to score a combined 223 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pacers +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook