Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Predictions
The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will meet at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the NBA on Monday night. The Pacers (8-31) are bottom in the Eastern Conference, while the Celts (24-14) are in third place. Let’s get into the match prediction.
There are signs of life showing for the Indiana Pacers, as they ended their 13-game losing streak and are now aiming for their third straight win after defeating the Heat 123-99 on Saturday.
That victory was one of the Pacers best showings this season, shooting 17 of 40 from the three-point line, while dishing out 37 assists. However, it should be noted that Miami’s current injury situation helped matters.
Indiana are still 22nd in defensive rating and the second-worst offence in the NBA this season. Haliburton, Toppin and Mathurin are out, while Andrew Nembhard is a doubt.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics were one of the hottest teams in the league in the last few weeks, but they will be looking to get back in the win column here after losing to the Spurs 100-95 on Saturday.
In Jayson Tatum’s absence, Jaylen Brown has stepped up and is averaging 29.7 PPG this season. However, his outburst against the Spurs is likely to see him slapped with a hefty fine, and he is expected to sit out this match.
Still, Brown has helped the C’s maintain the second-best offence this season, and Boston will be confident coming into this match, having already beaten this opponent twice this season.
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The Best Betting Odds for Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics Match
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2.65 | 1.5 |
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2.64 | 1.49 |
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2.7 | 1.5 |
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2.64 | 1.49 |
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2.42 | 1.47 |
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Who will win the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics match is: under 225.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics game on 12/01/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Indiana Pacers has a 26.39% chance to pick up the win against Boston Celtics according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 2.7.
- There is a probability of 73.61% ⭐ for Boston Celtics to win vs Indiana Pacers with odds of 1.5 at Bet365.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Form
Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics's standings in the NBA
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Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics Last Matches
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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics Key Points
- Four of the Celtics’ last six games have gone under the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against Central Division opposition have gone under the total points line.
- Four of the Pacers’ last six games have gone under the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last four home games have gone under the total points line.
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Our Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
While the Pacers are still without Haliburton, Toppin and Mathurin, they have managed to pick up a couple of wins coming into this match. However, the potential absence of Andrew Nembard is a major issue and will require Pascal Siakam to shoulder even more attacking responsibility.
Given the Celtics’ offensive strength and recent record, they should win this one easily, but with Jaylen Brown expected to miss out, White and Pritchard have a big task on their hands. This is one you should check the lineups for before tip-off, but if Nembhard and Brown are out, we feel this match will go under the total points line. Our Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics prediction is under 225.5.
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