The Boston Celtics (4-0) visit the Indiana Pacers (1-3) Wednesday. Tip-off from Gainbrdige Fieldhouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Celtics won 3-2 in regular season in 2023-24 and swept 4-0 in East finals
Boston is still undefeated after taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 119-108 Monday, covering as a 9-point home favorite. G Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 30 points while G Payton Pritchard added 28 off the bench.
The Pacers have lost 3 games in a row after falling 119-115 against the Orlando Magic Monday while covering as 5.5-point road underdogs. F Pascal Siakam had a team-high 26 points while G Tyrese Haliburton scored 19 points, dished out 10 assists and was a rebound shy of triple-double with 9 boards.
Celtics at Pacers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Pacers +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -6.5 (-115) | Pacers +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Celtics at Pacers key injuries
Celtics
- F Sam Hauser (back) probable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out
Pacers
- C Myles Turner (ankle) questionable
- C James Wiseman (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 117, Pacers 108
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Celtics (-275) to win Wednesday.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -6.5 (-115).
Boston has covered the spread in 3 of its 4 games as a favorite this season, winning by 11 or more points in each of the 3 covers.
Indiana has failed to cover 2 of its last 3, including its only home game this season.
Until proven otherwise, Boston’s offense has been operating at too high of a level to fade.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 234.5 (-105).
While Boston’s offense has scored 119 or more points in each game this season, its defense has held opponents to 109 or fewer in 3 of 4 games.
It has hit the Under in 2 of its last 3. Indiana has scored 115 or fewer points in all 4 games this season.
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