The Indiana Pacers (15-16) are heavy underdogs (-11.5) as they look to extend a five-game road win streak when they visit the Boston Celtics (22-8) on Friday, December 27, 2024 at TD Garden. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN.

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Celtics vs. Pacers Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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Celtics vs. Pacers Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Celtics 121 – Pacers 109

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 11.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-11.5)
• Pick OU:

  Under (232.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 229.8

• The Pacers’ .419 ATS win percentage (13-18-0 ATS Record) is higher than the Celtics’ .367 mark (11-19-0 ATS Record) in 2024-25.
• Boston’s games have gone over the total 43.3% of the time this season (13 out of 30), less often than Indiana’s games have (19 out of 31).
• As a moneyline favorite this season, the Celtics are 22-7, a better record than the Pacers have recorded (7-7) as moneyline underdogs.

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Celtics Performance Insights

• The Celtics have been lifted by their offense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by averaging 118.9 points per game. They rank seventh in the league in points allowed (109.8 per contest).
• Boston ranks seventh in the NBA with 45.3 boards per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 20th with 44.3 rebounds allowed per game.
• The Celtics are dishing out 25.4 dimes per game, which ranks them 18th in the NBA in 2024-25.
• Boston ranks second-best in the NBA by committing just 11.7 turnovers per game. In terms of forced turnovers, it ranks 25th in the league (12.8 per contest).
• The Celtics rank best in the NBA by draining 18.4 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, they rank 16th in the league at 36.5%.

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Pacers Performance Insights

• In 2024-25, the Pacers are 10th in the NBA on offense (114.7 points scored per game) and 22nd on defense (116 points conceded).
• On the glass, Indiana is third-worst in the NBA in rebounds (40.9 per game). It is 16th in rebounds allowed (43.9 per game).
• With 27.9 assists per game, the Pacers are 10th in the league.
• Indiana is 13th in the NBA in turnovers per game (13.7) and 16th in turnovers forced (14).
• The Pacers are 18th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (12.8 per game) and seventh in 3-point percentage (37.6%).

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