Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the Celtics get ready to take on the Pacers, they are sitting in 1st place in the Eastern Conference on a two-game winning streak. For the season, Boston is 28-7 and will look to pick up a road win as 3.5-point favorites. Keep reading for our Celtics vs Pacers Betting Odds.
So far, the Celtics have been slightly better at home compared to on the road. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +15 points per game and are 17-0 for the season. On the road, their scoring margin is +6.8, and they have put together an 11-7 record.
Against the spread, Boston is just below .500 for the season at 17-16. When playing on the road, they have gone 7-10 ATS. As the favorite, the Celtics have gone 15-16 vs. the spread this season.
The over/under record in Boston’s games is currently 19-16, but the under has hit in each of their last two games. This season, just two of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 244.5, with their average OU line for the season sitting at 229.6.
Eastern Dominance
Against the spread, the Pacers have been slightly better on the road this season, leading to an overall ATS record of 20-15. When playing at home, Indiana has gone 11-8 straight up and 11-8 ATS.
So far, 19 of Indiana’s games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 244.5. The Pacers’ average over/under line for the season is just below this at 243.9. Their over/under record for the season is 24-11.
Against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Pacers have gone 17-11 for the season. Coming into today’s game, they have been the underdog in 18 of their 35 games and have a scoring margin of -4.4 PPG in those games.
When looking at their ATS performance as the underdog, Indiana has covered the spread in three straight games and have an overall record of 10-8 for the season when not favored.
Game Information
| Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers |
| Location of the Game: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. |
| Date and Time: Monday, January 8th. 7:00 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
Here are the NBA Computer Picks for this matchup
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Celtics | 113 | 229 | Spread IND +3.5 | ML IND +135 | U 244.5 |
| Pacers | 116 | ||||
AI Picks: Indiana Pacers 116 – Boston Celtics 113
SBAI Picks: ATS Pacers +3.5 | ML Pacers +135 | UNDER 244.5
Betting Odds
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Boston Celtics Game Analysis
In their most recent game, the Celtics’ offense scored 118 points, which is right around their season average of 120.9. On the offensive end, the Celtics have been strong, grabbing 11.3 offensive rebounds per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics are hitting 37% of their attempts. In terms of pace, the Celtics are 18th in the league.
So far this season, the Celtics have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 110.1. They have been even better on the road, giving up just 112.0 points per game, which is 7th in the league.
One area where Boston has excelled is in limiting opponents’ free-throw attempts. They are currently 1st in the NBA scores in made free-throws allowed per game at 19.3.
Over their last five games, the Celtics have been even better defensively, giving up just 108.8 points per game. During that stretch, they have been especially good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 29.4% from beyond the arc.
JB carried us when we needed it most during the 3Q, and then JT took us home https://t.co/MZMcDRdwUe
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 7, 2024
Boston Celtics NBA Injuries
- Kristaps Porzingis – Eye – Questionable
- Jayson Tatum – Injury Management – Questionable
- Sam Hauser – Right Shoulder – Questionable
Indiana Pacers Game Analysis
The Pacers offense is the highest-scoring in the league, averaging 126.8 points per game. In 80.0% of their games, the Pacers have outscored what their opponents typically allow. Tyrese Haliburton leads the team in scoring at 24.2 PPG, with Myles Turner also contributing 17.6 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Pacers have struggled this season, ranking 29th in the league at 124.2 points per game. However, they have been much better at home, where they are giving up 120.8 points per contest (26th).
Indiana’s defense has been able to limit opponents from beyond the arc, as they are first in the NBA stats in three-pointers made allowed per game (10.9). Overall, they are 28th in field goal percentage allowed (50.2%) and 24th in two-point shooting percentage allowed (56.1%).
Over their last five games, the Pacers have been better defensively, ranking 12th in field goal percentage allowed (47.1%). During this stretch, they have been able to hold opponents to just 34.3% shooting from three-point range.
another one against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/lTzEhJ6Byd
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 8, 2024
Indiana Pacers NBA Injuries
- Bruce Brown – Knee – Questionable
- Isaiah Jackson – Finger – Questionable
- Andrew Nembhard – Back – Questionable
Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head
The last three times the Celtics have travelled to take on the Pacers, they are 2-1. The three most recent times the Celtics were favored against the Pacers, they have an average scoring differential of 19 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread. The last three times that the Pacers have hosted the Celtics, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 244 points. The over/under record in their last three overall NBA matchups is 1-2.
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