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Game time: December 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: TD Garden — Boston, MA

Article updated Dec 29, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are set to face off for the second time in three days at the TD Garden in Boston, MA on Sunday. After a decisive victory by the Celtics

Game outlook

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are set to face off for the second time in three days at the TD Garden in Boston, MA on Sunday. After a decisive victory by the Celtics on Friday night, the Pacers are looking to bounce back and seek revenge against the team that eliminated them in the playoffs last season. The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 pm EST, with Boston opening as the betting favorite at -11.5 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned for updates on the Pacers/Celtics game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pacers +465 | Celtics -638

Spread: Pacers +11.5 (-110) | Celtics -11.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 86%.

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Boston Celtics, with key players Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin leading the team in scoring. Unfortunately, the Pacers were missing key players like Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard due to injuries. Indiana has recently struggled, losing two consecutive games after a five-game winning streak. Despite being ranked 10th in scoring and boasting a strong offense, the team's defense is lacking, ranking low in scoring defense and defensive efficiency. The Pacers will need to improve in these areas to secure a win in their upcoming matchup. They are currently 15-17 for the season with a power ranking of 17.

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Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics bounced back from a disappointing loss with a dominant victory over the Indiana Pacers, led by Jaylen Brown's impressive 44-point performance. Despite missing key players due to injury, the Celtics showcased their offensive prowess by hitting 23 three-pointers and securing a comfortable win. With their strong offensive and defensive rankings, the Celtics look to continue their winning streak as they aim for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Keep an eye out for their upcoming game, with updates on the availability of key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics Dominate Pacers in First Game with Strong Shooting and Standout Performances from Brown and Tatum

The Boston Celtics demonstrated strong performance in the first game on Friday night, highlighted by exceptional perimeter shooting and a standout display by Brown. This mirrors the Celtics' successful strategy in defeating the Pacers in the previous Eastern Conference Finals. However, the Pacers face significant challenges against the Celtics' formidable forward duo of Brown and Tatum, compounded by their struggles in rebounding. To secure a victory, like the one earlier in the season in Indiana, the Pacers must aim for shooting accuracy above fifty percent and minimize Boston's second-chance opportunities. Given the Celtics' prowess in rebounding, particularly on the offensive end, and their proficiency in three-point shooting, it is anticipated that either Tatum or Brown will capitalize on mismatches to lead their team to another decisive win on Sunday. Therefore, a favorable prediction is to support Boston with a spread of -11.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Pacers vs Celtics archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pacers vs Celtics matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Indiana Pacers+465 → +410Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Celtics-638 → -550Moved
  • Spread · Indiana Pacers+11.5 (-110) → +10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Celtics-11.5 (-110) → -10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over233.5 (-110) → 231.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under233.5 (-110) → 231.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Indiana Pacers
2-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Celtics
2-1 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T11:14:32.597Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Indiana Pacers are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Boston Celtics, with key players Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin leading the team in scoring. Unfortunately, the Pacers were missing key players like Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard due to injuries. Indiana has recently struggled, losing two consecutive games after a five-game winning streak. Despite being ranked 10th in scoring and boasting a strong offense, the team's defense is lacking, ranking low in scoring defense and defensive efficiency. The Pacers will need to improve in these areas to secure a win in their upcoming matchup. They are currently 15-17 for the season with a power ranking of 17.

The Boston Celtics bounced back from a disappointing loss with a dominant victory over the Indiana Pacers, led by Jaylen Brown's impressive 44-point performance. Despite missing key players due to injury, the Celtics showcased their offensive prowess by hitting 23 three-pointers and securing a comfortable win. With their strong offensive and defensive rankings, the Celtics look to continue their winning streak as they aim for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Keep an eye out for their upcoming game, with updates on the availability of key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-27Indiana Pacers 105 · Boston Celtics 142
  • 2024-10-30Boston Celtics 132 · Indiana Pacers 135
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana Pacers defeated Boston Celtics 123-114

Indiana Pacers defeated Boston Celtics 123-114 on December 29, 2024, a 9-point decision in the series. Indiana Pacers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 38-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Indiana Pacers +10.5 (-110) spread, Indiana Pacers covered, while the 237 combined points finished over the recorded total of 231.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JaredkuntzSpread · Boston Celtics -11.5 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeSpread · Indiana Pacers +11.5 (-110)Win
  • BOOTYSpread · Indiana Pacers +11.5 (-110)Win