The Pacers will play the Celtics on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics set for Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 97.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers currently have a 7-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 12-5 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Indiana Pacers currently rank 10th (114.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 3rd averaging 119.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.8 points against the Indiana Pacers, ranking them 8th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 22nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Indiana Pacers have notched a 2-2 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 4-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Indiana Pacers have a 15-17 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 23-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Indiana Pacers be takin' on the Boston Celtics...
The fans in Boston be rowdy and wild, cheerin' their team on...
The Pacers be standin' at 15-17 overall, while the Celtics be 23-8...
Indiana has a 2-2 division record, whereas Boston boasts a 4-1 record...
Averagin' 114.4 points, the Pacers face the Celtics' 119.6 average...see you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below...may the best team prevail on the parquet floor...arr!
Best Pacers at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Indiana Pacers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Pacers
Celtics
12/29/24 6:10pm EST | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Pacers
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/29/24 6:10pm EST | Yes +1550No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Ben Sheppard
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Jarace Walker
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Luke Kornet
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o -14513.5 u +105Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
TJ McConnell
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Bennedict Mathurin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11538.5 u -115Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 47.5 o -10547.5 u -125Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
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Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -110Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
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TJ McConnell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -115Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
IND at BOS 12/29/24 6:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 30 | 13 | 0.698 | +6.5 | 15-8 | 15-5 | 5-2 | 23-9 | 117.7 | 108.1 | +9.6 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Indiana Pacers | 24 | 19 | 0.558 | +12.5 | 12-7 | 12-12 | 5-4 | 15-15 | 115.2 | 114.6 | +0.6 | W2 | 8-2 |
Indiana Pacers & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Indiana Pacers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +250 Bet |
Indiana Pacers & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at 6:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.