The Boston Celtics (23-8) hit the court against the Indiana Pacers (15-17) as double-digit, 11.5-point favorites on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSIN.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Celtics 122, Pacers 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-617)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 230.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-11.5)
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Recent Celtics vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Celtics | -11.5 | 231 | -633 | +454 | 142-105 BOS |
| 10/30/2024 | Celtics | -7 | 235.5 | -274 | +221 | 135-132 IND |
| 5/27/2024 | Celtics | -7.5 | 222.5 | -286 | +232 | 105-102 BOS |
| 5/25/2024 | Celtics | -7 | 221.5 | -292 | +235 | 114-111 BOS |
| 5/23/2024 | Celtics | -8.5 | 225.5 | -385 | +303 | 126-110 BOS |
| 5/21/2024 | Celtics | -9.5 | 223.5 | -433 | +332 | 133-128 BOS |
| 1/30/2024 | Celtics | -8 | 248.5 | -339 | +270 | 129-124 BOS |
| 1/8/2024 | Celtics | -3 | 247 | -155 | +131 | 133-131 IND |
| 1/6/2024 | Celtics | -7 | 249.5 | -267 | +218 | 118-101 BOS |
| 12/4/2023 | Celtics | -4.5 | 245 | -192 | +162 | 122-112 IND |
| 11/1/2023 | Celtics | -13 | 233.5 | -800 | +554 | 155-104 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston is 12-19-0 ATS this season.
- The Celtics are 4-9 against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Boston has gone over in 14 of its 32 games with a set total (43.8%).
- The Celtics have won 23, or 76.7%, of the 30 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Boston has won 11 of its 13 games, or 84.6%, when favored by at least -617 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Indiana is 13-18-1 against the spread this season.
- The Pacers are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 11.5 points or more this year.
- Indiana has hit the over in 20 of its 32 games with a set total (62.5%).
- The Pacers have won seven of the 15 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (46.7%).
- Indiana has played as a moneyline underdog of +449 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Shoulder),
Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Ankle)
Pacers
Pacers:
Isaiah Jackson: Out For Season (Calf),
James Wiseman: Out For Season (Calf),
Obi Toppin: Questionable (Ankle),
Aaron Nesmith: Out (Ankle)
Celtics vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and FDSIN
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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