Celtics vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 25, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pacers
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Boston Celtics visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Pacers Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 48-41 against the spread, while the Pacers are 52-43 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-7.5 -105O 221.5 -110-300
Indiana Pacers +7.5 -115U 221.5 -110+240

Pacers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 68.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Pacers.

Pacers vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 46 away games (+31.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 65 of their last 97 games (+28.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 59 of their last 87 games (+27.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 55 of their last 75 games (+22.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 56 of their last 93 games (+19.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 71 games (+19.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 58 of their last 94 games (+18.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 55 of their last 92 games (+14.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+14.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+13.30 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 48-41 (+2.9 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 74-20 against the Moneyline (-1.05 Units / -0.2% ROI)
  • 50-43 against the Over for game total points (+2.75 Units / 2.66% ROI)
  • 43-50 against the Under for game total points (-12 Units / -11.6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 52-43 (+4.7 Units / 4.36% ROI).

  • 55-43 against the Moneyline (-0.65 Units / -0.33% ROI)
  • 51-45 against the Over for game total points (+1.45 Units / 1.36% ROI)
  • 45-51 against the Under for game total points (-11.1 Units / -10.41% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 98 games (-31.25 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 71 games (-29.45 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 94 games (-28.40 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 98 games (-27.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 98 games (-22.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 89 games (-40.45 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 59 games (-22.25 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (-22.10 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 93 games (-21.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-20.60 Units / -22% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

Keys to the game – away

Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Pacers vs. CelticsSaturday‘s Game, May 25

  • Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers): Shoulder, Out For Season
  • Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Derrick White (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Game Time Decision

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 1,351 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have an eFG% of 58% this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

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Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

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Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

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