Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the Pacers look to extend their winning streak to four games, they are currently 27-20 on the season, which is good for 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Within the Central Division, they are 3rd.
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 26-19, including a 12-9 mark on the road. As the underdog, they are 16-9 vs. the spread and have covered in their last two games as the underdog.
In their most recent game against the Grizzlies, the Pacers won by a score of 116-110. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Indiana was favored by 8 points going into the game.
This season, the Pacers have an O/U record of 28-19. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 247.6, and today’s O/U line is set at 241.
Boston wants to improve their record
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 23-24, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 241, and their games have averaged 230.9 points this season.
In terms of their ATS record, the Celtics are 22-23 overall and have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 20-22 and they have lost two straight vs. the spread.
Against the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are 24-6 compared to 12-5 against the West. Their overall record of 36-11 is the best in the East.
Boston’s last game was a 118-112 win over the Pelicans. The Celtics were favored by 8 points in that game and are 34-10 as the favorite this season. The combined scoring for the game was 230 points, and the O/U line was 234.5.
The Celtics are 12-10 vs. the spread at home and have an average scoring margin of +13.0 points per game. In non-conference games, they are 15-9 on the road compared to 21-2 at home.
Let’s see the Pacers vs Celtics prediction for this matchup below.
Game Information
| INDIANA PACERS vs BOSTON CELTICS |
| Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, January 30th 7:30 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| PACERS | 114 | 229 | Spread IND +7 |
ML BOS -276 |
Total OVER 241 |
| CELTICS | 115 | ||||
AI Picks: Boston Celtics 115 – Indiana Pacers 114
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Pacers +7 | ML Celtics -276 | UNDER 241
Pacers vs Celtics Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Indiana Pacers Game Analysis
Indiana’s offense has been the best in the NBA this season, averaging 124.8 points per game. They have scored at least the NBA average in 72.3% of their games. In terms of pace, the Pacers are 3rd in the league.
When it comes to shooting, Indiana is the top team in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 1st in two-point field goal percentage at 58%. From beyond the arc, the Pacers are 5th in three-point shooting at 38%.
On average, Indiana is making 13.9 three-pointers per game, which is 6th in the league. They are also 1st in two-point field goals made. However, the Pacers are just 20th in free throw attempts and 20th in offensive rebounds.
On the season, the Indiana Pacers are giving up 122.8 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. When playing on the road, Indiana is allowing 125.6 points per contest, which is 30th in the league.
Overall, opponents have scored more than their season average 74.5% of the time vs. the Pacers. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average 76.6% of the time.
Indiana is 29th in the league in rebounding at 41 boards per game, and they are 28th in defensive rebounds. When it comes to steals, the Pacers are 11th in the NBA at 7.7 per contest.
On the defensive end, Indiana is 5th in the league in blocked shots and 1st in three-point shooting percentage allowed. However, they are last in the NBA in free throws made allowed at 27.4 per game.
Over their last five games, the Pacers are giving up 118.8 points per game. During that stretch, opponents are shooting 51.8% from the field and 61% from two-point range.
One area where Indiana has excelled this year is in limiting three-point attempts. They are 1st in the league in three-point attempts allowed per game at 28.6. Four players are at this moment in questionable status, affecting also, their NBA player stats. Those are Myles Turner (Back), Jalen Smith (Low Back), Tyrese Haliburton (Hamstring), and Bennedict Mathurin (Toe).
Boston Celtics Game Analysis
The Boston Celtics are one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in three-point attempts and makes per game. Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 120.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 121.5 points per game.
So far this season, the Celtics have outscored the NBA average in 70.2% of their games. In terms of pace, Boston is 18th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game. When it comes to overall field goal percentage, they are 15th at 47%.
One area where the Celtics have struggled is in two-point field goal attempts, as they are 30th in the league. However, they are 5th in two-point field goal percentage at 56%. In terms of offensive rebounds, Boston ranks 14th in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season, allowing just 110.7 points per game (4th). They have been especially tough at home, giving up only 108.6 points per game (4th). Opponents have struggled to get to the free-throw line against the Celtics, who are allowing just 19 made free-throws per game (1st), as part of their NBA team stats.
Despite their strong defense, opponents have been able to hit 34.5% of their three-point attempts (16th). However, the Celtics have done a good job of limiting three-point attempts, allowing just 37.7 per game (27th).
In terms of rebounding, Boston is the top-ranked team in the league, grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game. They are also 1st in blocked shots (6.4) and 29th in personal fouls. Only, in the NBA Injury Report, Kristaps Porzingis (Ankle) and Luke Kornet (Hamstring) are questionable.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Celtics and Pacers have gone in favor of the Celtics, putting together a record of 6-4. Against the spread, the Pacers have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Celtics.
However, the Celtics have gone 1-2 in their last three home games vs. the Pacers. Looking back over the previous three times that the Pacers and Celtics have faced off, they have combined to average 238 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
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