Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
The Indiana Pacers will face off against the Boston Celtics in an NBA Eastern Conference clash on Friday at TD Garden. Indiana has a record of 15-15 SU, 13-16-1 ATS, and
Game outlook
The Indiana Pacers will face off against the Boston Celtics in an NBA Eastern Conference clash on Friday at TD Garden. Indiana has a record of 15-15 SU, 13-16-1 ATS, and 16-13-1 O/U, coming off a recent win against Golden State. Boston, with a record of 22-8 SU, 11-19 ATS, and 13-16-1 O/U, is looking to bounce back after a loss to Philadelphia. The Pacers previously defeated the Celtics in overtime earlier in the season. Boston is favored to win by 11 points according to the current line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pacers +400 | Celtics -525
Spread: Pacers +11 (-110) | Celtics -11 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 232 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 84%.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have recently won five consecutive games, bringing their record back to .500. In their last game against the Warriors, they secured a six-point victory on the road, with standout performances in fast-break points and points scored in the paint. Myles Turner led the team with 23 points and 10 rebounds. According to Dunks and Threes, the Pacers rank 17th in NET rating, with impressive offensive statistics but below-average defensive rankings. They excel in effective field goal percentage and scoring from both inside and outside the arc. However, their offensive rebounding percentage is lacking. In terms of injuries, SF Aaron Nesmith is out with an ankle injury, while C Myles Turner is day-to-day with an oblique issue. Despite these challenges, the Pacers continue to perform well and are worth considering for NBA predictions. Their power ranking is 17, with solid offensive numbers but room for improvement on defense.