Celtics vs Pacers: Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions

However, Indiana is not exactly tanking despite all the reports that the team is looking to “blow it up.” The Pacers are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games, including five in their last six. Indiana is losing plenty of close games – six of their last seven losses were by eight points or fewer.

Running by the metrics, the Pacers have been doing things decently enough to be better than their record. They break even on the point spread (21-19-1) and have an expected win-loss of 20-21. With a 12-10 home record, the Pacers may be worth a bet online as a dog.

Celtics Get Homesick

After starting the season with a 4-2 road record, Boston has lost 11 of its last 14 road games. On a six-game losing streak, the Celtics have not won on the road since Dec. 4 when they blew out the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers.

In fact, Boston has not beaten a team above .500 (at the time they played them) at home since the Miami Heat on Nov. 4. Boston has hovered around the average in terms of both offense and defense while also dealing with a slew of injuries, namely to Jaylen Brown.

Now back at full strength (or close to it), the Celtics have little to no excuses. Boston re-upped during the offseason and is supposed to have some form of a renaissance, but that has hardly been the case. Still, this is a “glass is half-full” team.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Head to Head

 

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Game Information

• Date: Wednesday
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Live Stream: NBA Game Pass

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Betting Lines

 

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Pacers are solid at home and Boston is struggling on the road. But upon closer inspection, Indiana is just 2-5 as a home underdog while the Celtics are 5-3 as a road favorite. Not to mention that Boston has more of a healthy roster and the Pacers are lacking too many players from their backcourt.

Still, the Celtics can be tough to trust given how slow they play and how wonky their offense can be. Three points may not seem like a lot but Boston is only 3-5 ATS when favored by three points or fewer. Go for them straight on the sportsbook.

Pick: Boston Celtics -150

Both of these teams play a slow style of basketball, which is conducive to spreads going under, as we saw in their last game. However, Indiana sees a bump in its offense when playing at home. This is why 13 of the Pacers’ 22 home games have gone over and why four of their last five at home against Boston have.

Pick: Over 211½

Parlay: Celtics -150 Over 211½ (+218)