In a rematch of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics have started the season with 4 straight wins — the same result they earned in the aforementioned playoff series last May — and will look for a fifth consecutive victory against a struggling 1-3 Pacers team that has yet to find last year’s form. Our data model gives the Celtics a 70% chance of winning this outright, but the experts believe this matchup’s best bet is Pacers +6.5 (-106).
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Celtics vs. Pacers betting preview
With star players such as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Pacers team that includes Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Myles Turner.
Explore the interactive widget below to see the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Celtics-Pacers matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
This prediction and best bet for Wednesday’s NBA matchup between the Celtics and Pacers is from Dimers.com, a reliable source for sports betting predictions.
Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game details
The key information you need before the Celtics vs. Pacers NBA game.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
- Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- NBA standings: Current NBA standings
- NFL news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news site
Odds
The latest and best odds for the NBA showdown between the Celtics and Pacers.
- Spread: Celtics -6.5 (-110), Pacers +6.5 (-106)
- Moneyline: Celtics -270, Pacers +225
- Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110/-110)
The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting site at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Expert prediction: Celtics vs. Pacers
Leveraging state-of-the-art data analysis and computer power, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday’s Celtics vs. Pacers game.
According to Dimers’ independent predictive analytics model, the Celtics are more likely to defeat the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This prediction is based on the model giving the Celtics a 70% chance of winning the game.
Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Pacers (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 232.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.
Celtics vs. Pacers best bet
Our top pick for the Celtics vs. Pacers game on Wednesday is to bet on the Pacers +6.5 (-106).
This expert betting advice is formulated through detailed modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.
Score prediction for Celtics vs. Pacers
Dimers’ projected final score for the Boston vs. Indiana game on Wednesday has the Celtics winning 118-113.
This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
NBA player props: Wednesday
NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on the Celtics vs. Pacers matchup without having to bet on the result of the game.
Dimers has crunched the numbers to project the individual performance of key players in terms of points, assists, and rebounds.
Jayson Tatum is expected to step up for the Celtics with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton is projected to finish with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Celtics vs. Pacers prop picks
To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:
Boston Celtics prediction
- Jayson Tatum: 28 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PT
- Jaylen Brown: 28 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PT
- Derrick White: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 3 3PT
- Jrue Holiday: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PT
- Payton Pritchard: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
Indiana Pacers prediction
- Tyrese Haliburton: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 3 3PT
- Pascal Siakam: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 1 3PT
- Myles Turner: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
- Andrew Nembhard: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 1 3PT
- T.J. McConnell: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 0 3PT
NBA Wednesday: Celtics vs. Pacers
Get ready for Wednesday’s action between the Celtics and Pacers in the NBA at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the NBA predictions and NBA best bets in this preview are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Celtics vs. Pacers matchup, and they are accurate at the time of publishing to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
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