Pacers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 7, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 6, 2024, 5:16AM
The Indiana Pacers will face the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin, the Pacers are up against a Celtics team that includes Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pacers vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Celtics
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Indiana-Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 70% chance of beating the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Celtics: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pacers $3.40, Celtics $1.40
- Line: Pacers +7 ($2.04), Celtics -7 ($1.90)
- Total (Over/Under 249.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pacers at $3.40 and the Celtics at $1.40.
The Pacers are 7-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $2.04 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Celtics (-7) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.90.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 249.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+7) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 249.5 points has a 57% chance of staying Under.
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Pacers vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $3.40 with Betfair (0.2% edge)
- Line: Pacers +7 at $2.04 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 249.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
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Pacers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pacers vs Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday has the Celtics winning 126-120.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Indiana vs Boston on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Pacers vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Pacers vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to lead the way for the Pacers with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is projected to finish with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists for the Celtics.
Pacers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 26 | 4 | 11 |
| Myles Turner | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Obi Toppin | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | 32 | 8 | 3 |
| Jayson Tatum | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Jrue Holiday | 16 | 6 | 6 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Indiana vs Boston game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pacers and Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday 7 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Indiana vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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