Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Kennedy Kechula | in NBA Predictions
The Indiana Pacers will be at home against the Boston Celtics looking to advance to the semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals after winning their respective groups. The winner here will battle either Milwaukee or New York for a place in the final.
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The Best Betting Odds for Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics Match
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2.7 | 1.5 |
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2.52 | 1.45 |
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2.6 | 1.5 |
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Pacers to Win: 2.67 on Bet365
Celtics to Win: 1.57 on Bet365
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Form
Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics's standings in the NBA
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0.78 | 82 | 64 | 18 | 2 |
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0.573 | 82 | 47 | 35 | 1 |
Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics Last Matches
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Indiana Pacers against Boston Celtics : Head to Head (H2H)
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Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics: Form Analysis
The Pacers topped East Group A without losing a single one of their four games. Rick Carlisle’s men finished ahead of the Cavaliers and 76ers, the two favourites at the beginning of the tournament. This should have them confident of upsetting another favourite even if they arrive for the match struggling with inconsistency. Indiana, who are two games above .500, have compiled a 5-5 record in their last 10 outings. They ended a two-game skid last time out by winning the second of back-to-back games against the Heat. Tuesday’s hosts, who are scoring a league-leading 128.8 points a game, beat the Heat by 15 after putting up 144 points. For how impressive they have been going forward, Indiana have struggled at the same tempo in defence. They are allowing almost 126 points a game to their opponents which is the worst record in the league.
The Boston Celtics have won their last three games with the latest being a 125-119 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. That win improved their record to 15-4 and maintained their lead atop the Eastern Conference where they lead by 1.5 games. Boston is averaging 120.7 points over the last three games which is four points more than their 116.7 for the season. Their defensive rating is also amongst the league’s best. Joe Mazulla’s players are allowing 107.4 points a game and this has improved by 1.1 over the last three games. Boston held Indiana to 104 points in a 51-point victory last month which is thus far the Pacers’ lowest tally this season. Eight players scored in double figures in that home win for Boston. Centre Kristaps Porzingis was one of them though the Latvian big man will be missing for this latest match. The 28-year-old, who is averaging 18.9 points and a team-leading 1.7 blocks, has missed the last three games with a calf problem. Boston topped East Group C on points difference after winning three of their four games.
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Indiana Pacers & Boston Celtics Squad Analysis
Tyrese Haliburton has been listed as ‘Questionable’ for the Pacers for this match. The former Kings guard missed the win over the Heat due to a knee issue. Haliburton is averaging 27 points a game and 11.8 assists. Power forward Obi Toppin is also listed as ‘Questionable’ due to an ankle problem while Jalen Smith is out. Smith has missed the last two games with knee and heel complications.
The Celtics have a shorter injury list but theirs is more significant. Kristaps Porzingis will continue to be out with a calf injury that has kept him out for the last three games. The Latvian Centre is averaging the third-highest points for the Celtics with 18.9 per game. He also leads them in blocks per game with 1.7.
Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics Key Points
- The Celtics have won eight of the last 10 meetings with the Pacers
- Five of the Pacers’ last 10 games have ended in defeat
- In their last 10 outings, the Celtics have come out victorious eight times
- Boston are 14-3 against fellow Eastern Conference teams
- The Pacers have lost seven of the 15 matches they have contested against teams from the East
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Our Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Our prediction for the Indiana Pacers v the Boston Celtics is for the Celtics to win. Boston have dominated recent meetings with the Pacers and are also in fine form at the moment. The Pacers’ chances also get significantly reduced with the potential absence of leading points-getter Tyrese Haliburton.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 240.5 points
Our second prediction is for the match to see over 240.5 points scored. Three of the last five meetings between these two teams have produced over 240.5 points. Both teams are also ranked in the top eight for points per game with the Pacers leading the entire NBA.
Jaylen Brown to score under 24.5 points
For the third prediction, we settle for Jaylen Brown to score under 24.5 points here. Brown is averaging 18.4 points against the Pacers in his career. He scored 16 points in the first meeting of the season between the two teams though he did play just 24 minutes. The Celtic guard is also averaging 19.2 points away from home. In his last five such games, he has scored more than 20 points once.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics match : Frequently asked questions
The Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics match will be played on Tuesday 5 December and will tip off at 1:30 GMT.
The Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics match will be played at the Pacers’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana, United States.
TNT will have live coverage of select In-Season Tournament matches for audiences in the UK. Sportytrader will also have live updates for this match and any other In-Season fixture this week.
Tyrese Haliburton has been listed as ‘Questionable’ for the Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics match as the Pacers guard is having trouble with his knee.
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