Pacers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 23, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the Pacers
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Indiana Pacers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Pacers vs Celtics Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pacers are 52-42 against the spread, while the Celtics are 47-41 against the spread.


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Pacers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Indiana Pacers+8.5 -110O 224.5 -105+290
Boston Celtics -8.5 -110U 224.5 -115-375

Celtics vs Pacers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Thursday‘s game with 77.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pacers and Celtics.

Celtics vs Pacers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 54.4% confidence.


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  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 70 games (+20.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 57 of their last 93 games (+17.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 55 of their last 91 games (+15.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+15.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 58 of their last 97 games (+13.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 59 of their last 86 games (+29.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 41 games (+28.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 64 of their last 96 games (+27.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 74 games (+21.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 55 of their last 92 games (+18.60 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 52-42 (+5.8 Units / 5.44% ROI).

  • 55-42 against the Moneyline (+0.35 Units / 0.18% ROI)
  • 50-45 against the Over for game total points (+0.45 Units / 0.43% ROI)
  • 45-50 against the Under for game total points (-10 Units / -9.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 47-41 (+1.9 Units / 1.86% ROI).

  • 73-20 against the Moneyline (-2.05 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • 49-43 against the Over for game total points (+1.75 Units / 1.71% ROI)
  • 43-49 against the Under for game total points (-10.9 Units / -10.65% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 88 games (-41.45 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 58 games (-23.25 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 28 games (-23.10 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 92 games (-22.60 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 80 games (-21.60 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 70 games (-30.45 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 97 games (-30.25 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 93 games (-29.40 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 97 games (-28.55 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 97 games (-23.40 Units / -21% ROI)

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

Keys to the game – away

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

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Celtics vs. PacersThursday‘s Game, May 23

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

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Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

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Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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

The Celtics have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (18,093 points/14,909 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29


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