If you’re looking for Pacers vs. Celtics predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Celtics are on the move to take on the Pacers on Monday, Jan 8 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 244.5, and the Celtics are favored by 4 on the road. Keep reading to get our Pacers vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Pacers vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -4
- Total 244.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 8
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Boston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 129 points per game.
- 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 2-1.
Pacers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Can Boston Pull Off A Win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?
When playing at home this season, the Celtics are 17-0 compared to their road record of 11-7. Over their last three games, the Celtics are 2-1 and have an overall record of 28-7.
In their most recent game, the Celtics scored 118 points against the Pacers. They shot 51.1% from the field and connected on 16 three-pointers. Jayson Tatum leads the team in scoring with an average of 27.5 PPG, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.7 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics are one of the best in the league, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 110.1. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 112.0 points per contest, which is 7th in the NBA.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 74.3% of games vs. the Celtics. In terms of three-point shooting, teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 34.3% of games vs. Boston.
Overall, the Celtics are 2nd in field goal percentage allowed at 44.8%. In terms of blocks, they are 2nd in the league at 6.4 per game. However, they have struggled to force turnovers, ranking just 26th in steals per game.
Can the Pacers Pull the Upset at Home?
In their last ten games, the Pacers are 7-3 and come into today’s game vs. the Celtics with a 20-15 overall record. When playing against other Eastern Conference teams, the Pacers are 17-11 and have gone 3-4 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Pacers put up 101 points vs. the Celtics. They shot 41.3% from the field and made 8 three-pointers. Tyrese Haliburton is the Pacers leading scorer with 24.2 PPG, while Myles Turner is averaging 17.6 PPG.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Pacers have been the best in the league, allowing opponents to shoot just 37.7% from beyond the arc. In terms of three-point attempts allowed per game, Indiana is also first in the NBA at just 28.8.
Overall, the Pacers are 29th in points allowed per game at 124.2. However, over their last five games, they have been better, ranking 12th in field goal percentage allowed at 47.1%.
Indiana has also been solid at blocking shots, ranking 5th in the league at 6.3 per game. However, they have struggled to keep opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 29th in made free throws allowed per game at 27.3.
Pacers vs. Celtics Player Prop
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 -130 while the under is at +100. In his matchup vs. the Pacers, we are recommending to take the under on Jayson Tatum and his prop of 29.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 28.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 29.5 Points (+100)
Pacers vs. Celtics Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +4, we have the Pacers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 244.5, and our model predicts the Celtics and Pacers to score a combined 231 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pacers +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook