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The Indiana Pacers (15-17) face the Boston Celtics (23-8) on Sunday. Tipoff from TD Garden is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1; Pacers won 135-132 in OT at home on Oct. 30 while the Celtics won 142-105 at home on Friday
After a 5-game winning streak, the Pacers had to face the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics and they lost both. Against the Celtics on Friday, they shot just 28% from beyond the arc.
Boston dominated from the start, building a 17-point first-quarter lead. They outrebounded the Pacers 52-39. G Jaylen Brown scored 44 points as the Celtics easily covered as 11.5-point favorites as the Over 230.5 hit.
Pacers at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Celtics -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +11.5 (-105) | Celtics -11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pacers at Celtics key injuries
Pacers
- C Isaiah Jackson (achilles) out
- G Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
- F Obi Toppin (ankle) questionable
Celtics
- G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) questionable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 130, Pacers 120
Moneyline
The Pacers have shown some potential this year, including a victory against Boston, but this Celtics squad looks just like the team that won the NBA Finals last season. But the current line is too juicy to pick them.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Celtics had little trouble with the Pacers on Friday, but as home favorites they don’t usually cover. They are 6-11 ATS, plus after a win they have the third-worst cover rate at 5-17.
Given the double-digit spread, I’m taking the points and going with the Pacers expecting them to rebound from Friday’s beatdown.
BET PACERS +11.5 (-105).
Over/Under
After a loss the Pacers have the best Over record in the NBA, hitting it in 12 of 16 games. Boston also leads the league in 3-point shots taken per game (50.5) and made per game (18.5). Both are conducive for a high-scoring game.
LEAN OVER 234.5 (-105).
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