Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – October 30

Published 9:18 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Indiana Pacers (1-3) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (4-0) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as 6.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN.

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Celtics vs. Pacers Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN
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  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Celtics vs. Pacers Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Celtics 123 – Pacers 107

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Pacers

  • Pick ATS: Celtics (- 6.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-16.2)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (233.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 230.6

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Celtics Performance Insights

  • The Celtics were the second-best team in the NBA in points scored (120.6 per game) and fifth-best in points allowed (109.2) last year.
  • Boston was the second-best squad in the league in rebounds per game (46.3) and ranked 14th in rebounds allowed (43.3) last season.
  • With 26.9 assists per game last season, the Celtics were 14th in the NBA.
  • In terms of turnovers, Boston was best in the league in committing them (11.3 per game) last season. However, it was worst in forcing them (11.3 per game).
  • Last year, the Celtics were best in the NBA in 3-point makes (16.5 per game), and second-best in 3-point percentage (38.8%).

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Pacers Performance Insights

  • Because of the Pacers’ defensive struggles last season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 120.2 points allowed per game, they weren forced to lean on their offense, which ranked best in the league tallying 123.3 points per game.
  • Indiana struggled to grab rebounds last season, ranking third-worst in the league with 41.5 boards per game. It ranked 15th by allowing 43.4 rebounds per contest.
  • The Pacers piled up assists last year, ranking best in the NBA with 30.8 per game.
  • With 12.3 turnovers per game, Indiana was 11th in the NBA. It forced 13.2 turnovers per contest, which ranked 10th in the league.
  • The Pacers ranked 10th in the NBA with 13.2 threes per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked ninth with a 37.4% shooting percentage from downtown.

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