Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/8/2024]

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, with tipoff at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Monday's Celtics vs. Pacers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Monday's NBA game between the Celtics and Pacers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 57% chance of beating the Pacers, and our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 122-120.

According to our model, the Pacers (+3.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 245.5 points has a 56% chance of going under.

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Celtics vs. Pacers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Celtics	Pacers
Spread	-3.5 (-105)	+3.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-154	+136
Total	o245.5 (-115)	u245.5 (-105)

• The Pacers are +3.5 underdogs versus the Celtics, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Celtics (-3.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pacers at +136. That means you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236, if they win.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -154, where you can risk $154 to win $100 for a total payout of $254 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 245.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Celtics vs. Pacers Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pacers +3.5	-110
Moneyline	Pacers	+136
Total	Under 245.5	-105

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Celtics vs. Pacers Player Props

NBA player props are a great way to wager on the Celtics vs. Pacers game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Kristaps Porzingis is expected to lead the way for the Celtics with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Tyrese Haliburton is projected to have 26 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists for the Pacers.

Celtics Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Celtics:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Kristaps Porzingis	29	7	3	2
Jaylen Brown	24	5	4	2
Derrick White	17	4	4	3
Jrue Holiday	15	6	6	2
Payton Pritchard	10	3	4	2

Pacers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pacers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Tyrese Haliburton	26	4	11	4
Myles Turner	18	6	1	1
Bennedict Mathurin	13	4	2	1
Aaron Nesmith	12	4	1	2
Bruce Brown	11	4	2	1

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Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before the Celtics vs. Pacers on Monday January 8, 2024.

Celtics vs. Pacers Game Information

Monday's game between the Pacers and Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
• Date: Monday January 8, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

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