Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics Pick & Prediction – 12/27/2024

• Date: December 27, 2024
• Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview

On December 15, 2023, the Indiana Pacers (15-16) will take on the Boston Celtics (22-8) in a Friday night matchup set to tip off at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden in Boston. This game sets up a challenging scenario for the Pacers, who are coming off a back-to-back after their recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they fell 120-114. The quick turnaround could impact their performance, especially against a strong opponent like the Celtics.

Boston enters this game as heavy favorites, boasting an impressive home record and a current spread of -12.0. The Celtics have been playing solid basketball, winning 22 of their last 30 games, although they recently suffered a close loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-114. With an implied win probability of 83%, the Celtics are expected to maintain control throughout the game.

Despite their struggles with consistency this season, the Pacers have been hot on the road, winning their last five road games. This trend could provide them with some much-needed momentum. However, based on the odds, the Pacers have an implied win probability of just 17%, reflecting the challenges they face in this matchup.

Bettors may want to keep an eye on Bennedict Mathurin’s Points and Rebounds prop, which has gained traction as the most popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under in this game, particularly on Mathurin, with the current price set at Under 21.5 Points and Rebounds (-105), indicating a belief that this line may be mispriced. As the game approaches, it will be interesting to see how both teams respond to the stakes in this exciting contest.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Indiana Pacers 108.27 vs Boston Celtics 124.86

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