Pacers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 24

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  • The Celtics (50-23) are -12.5 favorites vs. the Pacers (33-40)
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BOS & BSIN

The Indiana Pacers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Boston.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Pacers vs Celtics Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pacers are 39-34 against the spread, while the Celtics are 38-34 against the spread.


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Pacers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Indiana Pacers+11.5 -110O 236.5 -110+450
Boston Celtics -11.5 -110U 236.5 -110-650

Celtics vs Pacers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 74.6% confidence.

Celtics vs Pacers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pacers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pacers and Celtics, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 68 games (+14.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 48 of their last 80 games (+14.04 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 60 games (+13.52 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 4Q Spread in 46 of their last 78 games (+11.23 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 68 games (+10.61 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 56 of their last 78 games (+31.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 57 of their last 95 games (+15.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.61 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 44 games at home (+13.39 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games (+11.40 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 39-34 (+1.6 Units / 1.99% ROI).

  • 33-40 against the Moneyline (+11.65 Units / 12.84% ROI)
  • 36-36 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -4.48% ROI)
  • 36-36 against the Under for game total points (-3.6 Units / -4.48% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 38-34 (+0.6 Units / 0.75% ROI).

  • 50-23 against the Moneyline (-23.35 Units / -9.79% ROI)
  • 38-35 against the Over for game total points (-0.5 Units / -0.62% ROI)
  • 35-38 against the Under for game total points (-6.8 Units / -8.47% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 82 games (-41.50 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 47 games (-33.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 47 of their last 94 games (-26.62 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 99 games (-25.37 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 100 games (-22.40 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 82 games (-35.80 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 82 games (-32.70 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 55 games (-23.71 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-22.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 60 games (-21.79 Units / -32% ROI)

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

The Indiana Pacers are 9-37 (.196) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Milwaukee Bucks made 14.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for second-highest among NBA teams.

The Indiana Pacers are 19-54 (.260) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Milwaukee Bucks have averaged 55.9 rebounds per game (8,440 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — second-highest among NBA teams.

The Pacers are 18-35 (.340) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .450

The Pacers are 27-49 (.355) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .459

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

The Boston Celtics are 46-21 (.687) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-best among NBA teams. The Portland Trail Blazers have averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (2,191 turnovers/151 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-highest among NBA teams.

The Boston Celtics are 57-15 (.792) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-best among NBA teams. The Portland Trail Blazers have averaged 49.8 rebounds per game (7,518 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Celtics are 18-1 (.947) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .734

The Celtics are 76-19 (.800) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .674

Injury Report: Celtics vs. PacersFriday‘s Game, Mar. 24

  • Payton Pritchard (Celtics): The Celtics have listed Pritchard as DOUBTFUL for Friday’s game (Mar. 24) against the Pacers.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): Gallinari is hoping to return and play at the end of the season, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.
  • Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): The Pacers have listed Haliburton as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 24) against the Celtics.
  • Kendall Brown (Pacers): Brown underwent surgery and is out indefinitely, according to Tony East of SI.com.
  • Chris Duarte (Pacers): The Pacers have listed Duarte as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 24) against the Celtics.

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 18.6 fast break points per game (1,282 points/69 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Pacers have averaged 16.0 fast break points per game (3,564 points/223 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Pacers have averaged 10.1 fast break points per game (699 points/69 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pacers have averaged 17.7 fast break points per game (602 points/34 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 15.8 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (1,835 assists/ 941 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (980 assists/ 446 TOs) in the first half this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (661 blocks/111 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Pacers have averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,304 rebounds/69 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (1,331 blocks/223 games) 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 (414 blocks/69 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,648 rebounds/70 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,733 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7

The Celtics have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,035 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Celtics have averaged 6.3 steals per game (444 steals/70 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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