Celtics vs Pacers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 30

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 30, 2024, 5:56 PM
  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the Pacers
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | NBSB | FDIN

The Boston Celtics visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Pacers Over/Under is 235.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 3-1 against the spread, while the Pacers are 2-2 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Pacers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-6.5 -105O 235.5 -110-250
Indiana Pacers +6.5 -115U 235.5 -110+200

Pacers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Wednesday‘s game with 66.0% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 67 of their last 98 games (+32.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 53 games (+29.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 61 of their last 92 games (+24.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 48 games (+17.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 56 of their last 94 games (+15.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 77 games (+21.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 59 of their last 98 games (+16.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 60 of their last 100 games (+15.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+14.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 43 games at home (+10.65 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 4-0 against the Moneyline (+4 Units / 16.49% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 2-2 (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-3 against the Moneyline (-4.35 Units / -57.62% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 77 games (-32.15 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 100 games (-31.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 100 games (-29.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 100 games (-21.15 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 79 games (-21.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 100 games (-46.60 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 40 games (-28.05 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 70 games (-26.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 92 games (-20.45 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 40 of their last 94 games (-19.40 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 41-9 (.820) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .582

The Celtics were 15-1 (.938) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Celtics were 44-17 (.721) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Celtics were 43-7 (.860) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Pacers averaged 49.3 rebounds/game last season — 4th-lowest in the NBA.

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

The Pacers were 6-10 (.375) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Pacers were 24-8 (.750) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Pacers were 3-8 (.273) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

The Pacers were 18-26 (.409) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Injury Report: Pacers vs. CelticsWednesday‘s Game, Oct. 30

  • Indiana Pacers – No Injuries Reported
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

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

The Celtics have made 16.0 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

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

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 29.0 points in the paint per game (2,374 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

The Pacers averaged 58.0 points in the paint per game (2,376 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.7

The Pacers averaged 61.5 points per game (5,039 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.5

The Pacers have averaged 17.2 fast break points per game (2,884 points/168 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,360 rebounds/168 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers averaged 5.8 blocks per game (478 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers averaged 33.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,730 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pacers averaged 33.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,763 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pacers allowed 60.2 points in the paint per game (2,468 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.9


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