- The Celtics (42-17) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Pacers (26-34)
- Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
- Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
- Watch the game on BSIN & NBCS-BOS
The Boston Celtics visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis.
The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The Celtics vs Pacers Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 32-26 against the spread, while the Pacers are 31-29 against the spread.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Boston Celtics | -8.5 -105 | O 231.5 -115 | -350 |
Indiana Pacers | +8.5 -115 | U 231.5 -115 | +260 |
Pacers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 69.2% confidence.
Pacers vs Celtics Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 55.1% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Pacers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Celtics Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 64 games (+28.18 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 58 of their last 97 games (+15.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 59 of their last 100 games (+13.14 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have covered the Spread in 55 of their last 96 games (+12.10 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 away games (+12.00 Units / 33% ROI)
Pacers Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 51 of their last 81 games (+19.25 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 55 games (+16.34 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 47 games (+15.44 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 74 games (+13.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 54 games (+12.25 Units / 21% ROI)
Boston Celtics Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 32-26 (+3.4 Units / 5.25% ROI).
- 42-17 against the Moneyline (-11.35 Units / -5.69% ROI)
- 30-29 against the Over for game total points (-1.9 Units / -2.93% ROI)
- 29-30 against the Under for game total points (-4 Units / -6.16% ROI)
Indiana Pacers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 31-29 (-0.9 Units / -1.36% ROI).
- 26-34 against the Moneyline (+3 Units / 4.19% ROI)
- 28-32 against the Over for game total points (-7.2 Units / -10.91% ROI)
- 32-28 against the Under for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.82% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pacers:
- The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 79 games (-44.75 Units / -51% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 21 of their last 79 games (-42.40 Units / -48% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 74 games (-24.40 Units / -30% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 47 games (-21.69 Units / -40% ROI)
- The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 79 games (-18.50 Units / -20% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Celtics:
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 99 games (-39.56 Units / -35% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 100 games (-27.06 Units / -24% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 96 games (-22.25 Units / -20% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (-21.45 Units / -17% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 50 of their last 94 games (-20.14 Units / -13% ROI)
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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers
The Boston Celtics are 64-16 (.800) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-best among NBA teams. The Indiana Pacers have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (5,948 rebounds/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th-lowest among NBA teams.
The Boston Celtics are 25-5 (.833) when winning the rebounding margin this season — third-best among NBA teams. The Indiana Pacers have averaged 42.0 rebounds per game (2,352 rebounds/56 games) this season — eighth-lowest among NBA teams.
The Boston Celtics are 16-4 (.800) when they win the turnover margin this season — second-best among NBA teams. The Indiana Pacers have averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (809 turnovers/56 games) this season — sixth-highest among NBA teams.
The Boston Celtics are 42-17 (.712) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-best among NBA teams. The Indiana Pacers have averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (1,926 turnovers/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-highest among NBA teams.
Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics
The Indiana Pacers are 8-34 (.190) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fifth-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics made 14.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-highest among NBA teams.
The Indiana Pacers are 16-57 (.219) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.6 rebounds per game (6,253 rebounds/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-highest among NBA teams.
The Indiana Pacers are 8-13 (.381) when they lose the turnover margin this season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 13.0 turnovers per game (714 turnovers/55 games) this season — tied for sixth-lowest among NBA teams.
The Indiana Pacers are 20-46 (.303) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — fifth-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 13.0 turnovers per game (1,784 turnovers/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th-lowest among NBA teams.
Injury Report: Pacers vs. Celtics – Thursday‘s Game, Feb. 23
- Indiana Pacers – No Injuries Reported
- Jaylen Brown (Celtics): Brown’s status will be updated next week, according to Jay King of The Athletic.
- Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): Gallinari is hoping to return and play at the end of the season, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.
Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends
The Celtics have made 15.6 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3
The Celtics have an eFG% of 56% this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%
The Celtics have made 857 three-pointers this season — 2nd most among NBA teams
The Celtics have averaged 1.30 points per shot (15,620 points/12,001 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27
Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Pacers have averaged 18.8 fast break points per game (1,052 points/56 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9
The Pacers have averaged 15.9 fast break points per game (3,334 points/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8
The Pacers have averaged 18.2 fast break points per game (492 points/27 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5
The Pacers averaged 115.3 points per game (8,302 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8
Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends
The Celtics have averaged 6.2 steals per game (341 steals/55 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3
The Celtics have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,952 rebounds/55 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0
The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (399 blocks/68 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6
The Celtics have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (590 blocks/104 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Pacers have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (617 blocks/104 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (631 blocks/106 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Pacers have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (331 blocks/56 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Pacers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,884 rebounds/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9
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