Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – October 30

Published 9:17 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Indiana Pacers (1-3) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (4-0) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN.

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Celtics vs. Pacers Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN
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  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Celtics vs. Pacers Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Celtics 123 – Pacers 107

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Pacers

  • Pick ATS: Celtics (- 6.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-16.2)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (233.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 230.6

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Celtics Performance Insights

  • Last year, the Celtics were second-best in the NBA on offense (120.6 points scored per game) and fifth-best defensively (109.2 points conceded).
  • On the glass, Boston was second-best in the NBA in rebounds (46.3 per game) last year. It was 14th in rebounds conceded (43.3 per game).
  • The Celtics were 14th in the NBA in assists (26.9 per game) last season.
  • Boston was the best squad in the NBA in turnovers per game (11.3) but worst in turnovers forced (11.3) last year.
  • Beyond the arc, the Celtics were best in the league in 3-pointers made per game at 16.5 last season. And they were second-best in 3-point percentage at 38.8%.

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Pacers Performance Insights

  • Because of the Pacers’ defensive struggles last year, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 120.2 points allowed per game, they weren forced to rely on their offense, which ranked best in the league scoring 123.3 points per game.
  • Indiana struggled to grab rebounds last season, ranking third-worst in the league with 41.5 boards per game. It ranked 15th by allowing 43.4 boards per contest.
  • The Pacers racked up assists last year, ranking best in the NBA with 30.8 per game.
  • Indiana was 11th in the NBA with 12.3 turnovers per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 10th with 13.2 forced turnovers per contest.
  • The Pacers were 10th in the NBA with 13.2 treys per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked ninth with a 37.4% shooting percentage from downtown.

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