Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/10/2024, 05:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 30/10/2024 at 05:17 in NBA Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will play host to the Boston Celtics at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the NBA on Thursday morning. The Pacers (1-3) are 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Celtics (4-0) are in second place. Let’s get into the match prediction.

After downing the Pistons in their opening match of the season, the Indiana Pacers are now looking to snap up a three-match losing streak following defeats to the Knicks, 76ers and Magic. 

Against Orlando, the Pacers were led by Pascal Siakam, who tallied 26 points, nine rebounds and four assists, while Tyrese Haliburton added 19 points with 10 assists and nine rebounds. 

Indiana are now averaging 110.5 PPG, which is ranked 24th in the league this season - a major drop off from leading the NBA in points scored the entire last term when they posted 121.6 PPG.

Meanwhile, there isn’t much more to say about the Boston Celtics apart from that they already look like the side to beat this season. The champs are 4-0 after blowing away the Bucks last time out. 

Jaylen Brown had his best outing of the campaign so far against Milwaukee, putting up 30 points and four assists, while Jayson Tatum added 15 points to cross the 100-point mark for the season. 

Boston are currently leading the league in points per game with 124.3 on 47.2% shooting, and are ranked seventh for PPG against, allowing 109.3 on 47.8% shooting.