Celtics vs. Pacers Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 233 -110o / -110u | -270 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 233 -110o / -110u | +220 |
Here's everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers on Wednesday, October 30 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today's game.
The Celtics and Pacers face off in an early rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics look to extend their hot start to a 5-0 record, while the 1-3 Pacers are looking to get back to their brand of basketball. If both teams get the style of game they want, the over is the pick at any number below 233.
My Celtics vs Pacers prediction is below.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have started out the 2024 NBA season right where they left off — winning on a nightly basis with volume 3s and defensive versatility.
They are 4-0 and atop the East, tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers. That includes two double-digit home wins against strong Eastern Conference opponents (the New YorkKnicks and Milwaukee Bucks) and road wins over Detroit and Washington.
Now, the Celtics head to Indiana for a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics have listed Sam Hauser as probable, which is an upgrade as he has missed the past two games. When Hauser plays, there is a strong correlation — even for a role player — to the Celtics line moving toward an over. Hauser allows the Celtics to play with infinite shooters for 48 minutes. Since he plays both forward spots, we typically see more Hauser and less Neemias Queta — swapping a shooter and spacer for a lane clogger and rebounder.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have had a rough start to the season. They are 1-3 straight up and 2-2 against the spread. However, one of those is an outlier.
In the season opener, the Pacers covered the -5.5 line with a late 3, winning by six after trailing all game and having a +14 point differential in the fourth quarter. In their second against-the-spread win, they should have won outright, but lost the game late to the Magic.
Increased physicality has been a detriment to the pace-and-space Pacers. Even in a matchup against Boston, physicality will likely continue to be an issue. Boston shoots, but also has relentless defensive pressure.
Tyrese Haliburton is going to have to make five or more 3s for Indiana to stay in this, and with his recent shooting woes, I think thats going to be tough to rely upon.
Celtics vs. Pacers
Betting Pick & Prediction
The opening lines for this game were Celtics -6.5 with a total of 231.5. I like both the Celtics -6.5 and the Over.
These angles are correlated, as large favorites and overs are often paired outcomes. I wouldn't parlay these as the boosted correlated value doesn't represent the true chance of going 2-for-22, but I think both are worth straight bets.
