The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers will play their second of back-to-back games against each other on Monday. The Celtics are 28-7 on the season, which is the best record in all of the National Basketball Association. Boston is coming off a 118-101 win over the Pacers in their affair on Saturday.
Celtics vs Pacers Picks
Our final betting pick for this game on Monday is the Boston Celtics -2.5 over the Indiana Pacers.
- Pick: Boston Celtics -2.5.
For Indiana, they are 20-15 on the season. The Pacers are 7th in the East. Before their loss on Saturday, Indiana had won six straight games. In their previous clash, the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on January 6th, 2024. Take a look at more on each of these two NBA teams, and then our Celtics vs. Pacers odds and picks for the game:
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Take a look at the Celtics vs. Pacers odds, when we look at all the NBA Odds for Monday:
- Spread: Boston Celtics -2.5, Indiana Pacers +2.5
- Total: 243.5
- Moneyline: Boston Celtics -3.5, Indiana Pacers +114
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Information
Boston Celtics games are always interesting, and now this is the game on the Indiana Pacers’ schedule. Take a look at some information on the game, before our NBA Expert Picks:
Boston Celtics (28-7) vs Indiana Pacers (20-15)
Date & Time: Monday January 8th, 2024; 7:00 pm EST
Location of the game: Gainbridge Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, IN
How to Watch: BSIN
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
In the previous game, the Boston Celtics showed an impressive performance, finishing with a strong first quarter and sealing the victory with a dominant fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum stood out with an outstanding performance, contributing 38 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jaylen Brown also played a key role, scoring 31 points.
Kristaps Porzingis, however, played only six minutes due to an eye injury, contributing just two points. Derrick White continues to shine for Boston, averaging over 16 points per game. The Celtics should have their guys playing, but both Tatum and Porzingis are questionable for this game. Tatum has an ankle injury, while Porzingis had his eye poked in the win on Saturday.
Looking ahead to the NBA schedule, the Celtics are set to host the Timberwolves on Wednesday, followed by an away game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. They will finish the week by hosting the Houston Rockets on Saturday.
For the Indiana Pacers, their winning streak came to an end against the Celtics, but the team showed off some balance with five players scoring in double digits. Ben Mathurin led the scoring with 20 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists in the loss. Halliburton has been an elite performer this season, averaging 24.2 points, over 12 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game in 32 starts.
Myles Turner is having another nice season for the Pacers. The big man has played in 34 games this season, and is scoring more than 17 points per game, and ripping down 7.3 rebounds per game. Mathruin is third, while Buddy Hield is fourth on the team. The Pacers have eight players scoring double digits per game.
The Pacers, currently the top-scoring team in the league with nearly 127 points per game, will face the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday before heading out on a road trip against various opponents.
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Picks
This matchup has been a good one several times this season, and there is a good chance they will meet up in the postseason. Two of the top teams in the East, and two of the best offensive teams in the game. The Celtics won the first matchup of this doubleheader, and we expect them to do the same in game two.
Boston uses their talent, and their ability to score, and gets ahead early. The Celtics have plenty to keep the lead, as they win the game. Our final betting pick for this game on Monday is the Boston Celtics -2.5 over the Indiana Pacers. This should be a great game. We wish you the best of luck with all your NBA Picks!
- Pick: Boston Celtics -2.5.
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