The Celtics are set to face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Jan 30. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on TNT. Boston enters this game as 7-point favorites with the total set at 244.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs Pacers player props and predictions below.
Celtics vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Celtics -7
- Total 244.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 30
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: TNT
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-1-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Indiana has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-3-1. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-0-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 121 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Boston posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Can Indiana Lock in a Road Win?
Coming into today’s matchup vs. the Celtics, the Pacers have an above .500 record of 27-20. In their 47 games, the Pacers have gone 21-11 vs. Eastern Conference opponents and are 6-9 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Pacers put up 116 points against the Grizzlies. They shot 48.9% from the field and hit 13 threes. Overall, the Pacers have the best field goal percentage in the league at 50%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 6th in makes and 5th in percentage.
On the season, the Pacers are allowing 122.8 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. When playing on the road, Indiana’s defense has been even worse, giving up 125.6 points per contest (30th).
Throughout the year, opponents have made 37.5% of their three-point attempts against the Pacers’ defense, which is the best mark in the league. They have also done a good job of limiting three-point attempts, allowing just 28.6 per game (1st).
So far, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 76.6% of their games vs. Indiana.
Do the Celtics Have What It Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
As they prepare to face the Pacers, the Celtics come in with a 36-11 overall record and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Against Eastern Conference teams, the Celtics are 24-6 while going 12-5 in non-conference play.
Looking at the Celtics’ most recent game, they scored 118 points, which is pretty much what they’ve been averaging at 120.2 PPG. Jayson Tatum is the team’s top scorer, averaging 26.9 PPG going into today’s game. Jaylen Brown is also scoring 22.6 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 110.7. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 108.6 points per contest.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72.3% of games vs. the Celtics. In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 42.6% of games vs. Boston.
On the season, the Celtics have been the best team in the league at defending the free-throw line, allowing just 19 made free throws per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, Boston is 3rd in the NBA at 45.2%.
Celtics vs. Pacers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 29.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. For his matchup against the Celtics, we recommend taking the under on Jayson Tatum and his prop bet of 29.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 27.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 29.5 Points (-123)
Celtics vs. Pacers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Celtics vs. Pacers game, we suggest taking the Pacers at +7. Even though our predictions have the Celtics winning 116-114, we see the Pacers as the better choice on the point spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 244.5 and our model has the Pacers and Celtics finishing with a combined 230 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook