Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics Pick & Prediction – 12/29/2024

• Date: December 29, 2024
• Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers (15-17) are set to clash with the Boston Celtics (23-8) in a highly anticipated Sunday Night matchup at TD Garden, starting at 6:00 PM ET. The Celtics enter this contest as heavy favorites, currently sitting at -11.5 on the spread, with a moneyline of -630. In contrast, the Pacers have a moneyline of +490, translating to an implied win probability of just 16%.

Recent performance suggests that the Celtics are in solid form, having won 22 of their last 30 games. Their dominance was evident in their last meeting with the Pacers, where Boston secured a decisive 142-105 victory. On the flip side, the Pacers have struggled on the road, losing 9 of their last 15 away games, which raises concerns about their ability to compete in this matchup.

For those considering player prop bets, Kristaps Porzingis's points total is generating significant interest. The prop opened at Over 15.5 Points (-125) and has since moved to Over 16.5 Points (-115), indicating that sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over.

Given the Celtics' strong home record and recent success against the Pacers, they are expected to control the pace and flow of the game. The Pacers will need to find a way to capitalize on their opportunities and tighten their defense to avoid another lopsided defeat. As the game approaches, all eyes will be on how these two teams perform, especially in the context of their recent trends and the betting lines.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Indiana Pacers 112.57 vs Boston Celtics 124.23

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