Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Thobelani Moyo | in NBA Predictions
The Boston Celtics play host to the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden in an NBA clash. The Celtics are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Pacers are 14th. Let's head into the match prediction.
The Boston Celtics are performing well this season and have emerged as the third-best team in the Eastern Conference. After 28 games, they've recorded 17 wins and lost 11.
In their last appearance, they traveled to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Raptors. The match ended in a 112-96 victory with Payton Pritchard being the standout player, leading the team with a game-high 33 points while dishing out ten dimes.
The Celtics have won two straight games heading into this clash. This comes after dropping two games against the Bucks and the Pistons.
In contrast, the Indiana Pacers are underperforming this season. With a 6-22 record from 28 games, they are the second-worst team in the East.
Their recent match was against the New Orleans Pelicans, which ended in a 128-109 away defeat. That marked their fourth straight defeat.
The Pacers' performances on the road have been less than satisfactory. In fact, they have the worst away record in the NBA with 12 losses in their last 13 outings (W1). It's worth noting that they've lost two matches in a row.
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Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.15 | 5.75 |
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1.15 | 5.4 |
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1.15 | 5.4 |
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1.16 | 5.6 |
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1.16 | 5.3 |
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Who will win the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers match is: Boston Celtics -9.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers game on 22/12/2025 of the current NBA season:
- Boston Celtics has a 79.32% chance to pick up the win against Indiana Pacers according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 1.21.
- There is a probability of 20.68% ⭐ for Indiana Pacers to win vs Boston Celtics with odds of 5.75 at Bet365.
Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Form
Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers's standings in the NBA
| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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0.683 | 82 | 56 | 26 | 2 |
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0.232 | 82 | 19 | 63 |
Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers Last Matches
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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. White
P. Pritchard
J. Minott
B. Mathurin
A. Nembhard
E. Thompson
P. Siakam
Substitutes
M. Shulga
H. Gonzalez
B. Scheierman
A. Simons
X. Tillman
R. Harper Jr.
G. Mathews
Q. Jackson
T. Peter
K. Jones
J. Furphy
I. Jackson
J. Walker
Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers Key Points
- The Celtics have covered the -9.5 point spread in each of their last two matches.
- The Pacers are 5-7 against the spread (ATS) when playing as the away underdog.
- The Celtics are 16-12 against the spread (ATS).
- The Celtics have covered the -9.5 point spread in two of their last three home matches.
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Our Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
The Boston Celtics should be able to cover the -9.5 spread in this upcoming encounter with the Pacers. The Celtics are in better form at the moment and face a side that has struggled for decent results on the road this season.
The Indiana Pacers might be the second-best team when it comes to points allowed from the three-point range. However, their recent performances have been unimpressive. They've lost three of their last four matches by a double-digit margin. With that being said, expect the home team to cover. Our Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers prediction: Boston Celtics -9.5.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
