Pacers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 9, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 8, 2024, 1:01PM
The Indiana Pacers will play the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin, the Pacers are up against a Celtics line-up that includes Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pacers vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Pacers vs Celtics
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Indiana-Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 57% chance of beating the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers vs Celtics: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pacers $2.42, Celtics $1.70
- Line: Pacers +3.5 ($1.92), Celtics -3.5 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 246.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.04
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 $2.42 and the Celtics at $1.70.
The Pacers are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.92 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Celtics (-3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for Pacers vs Celtics sits at 246.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+3.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 246.5 points has a 57% chance of staying Under.
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Pacers vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $2.42 with Betfair (1.4% edge)
- Line: Pacers +3.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 246.5 at $2.04 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 Tuesday has the Celtics winning 122-120.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Indiana vs Boston on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pacers vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Pacers vs Celtics player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to lead the Pacers with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is projected to have 29 points, 7 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 | 1 |
| Bruce Brown | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | 29 | 7 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Jrue Holiday | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Payton Pritchard | 10 | 3 | 4 |
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Pacers vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA game between the Pacers and Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Tuesday 9 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
All dates and times 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, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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