Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/01/2024, 07:17  by Joseph King | Modified on 30/01/2024 at 07:34 in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics take to the court for the fourth of a lengthy seven game homestand when they host the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Boston is still sitting atop the Eastern Conference with a 36-11 record, which also happens to be the best mark in the entire NBA. The Celtics have a four game lead over the second-place 76ers in the race for the number one seed. They’ll take on the upstart Pacers who are up to sixth in the East standings with a 27-20 record.

Boston managed to pull out a much-needed home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night after dropping two straight at home prior. The NBA’s best team trailed by six points heading into the fourth but managed the pull off the comeback to ultimately win by six. The win increased Boston’s home record to a stellar 21 wins and only two defeats. However, they’ll have to deal with fatigue in this spot as they are playing the second leg of a back-to-back and their third game in the last four days. The only saving grace is that Boston has been at home so they’ll avoid travel fatigue.

The Pacers come into this contest on a three-game winnings streak after their 116-110 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday. What’s been most impressive about the winning streak for Indiana is that they are doing it without their star-player Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers will get a huge boost in this game as the 23-year-old has announced he will almost surely be back for this game after practicing on Monday. The Pacers are 20-14 with Haliburton in the lineup and the All-Star point guard is vital to the team’s success with how much he contributes to the offense.