Pacers vs. Celtics Picks & Best Bets 27th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Boston Celtics will meet the Indiana Pacers in NBA action on Friday at TD Garden, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis are expected to lead the way for the Celtics, while the Pacers have Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin.
We run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Pacers vs. Celtics bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 120-109.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pacers vs. Celtics Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pacers vs. Celtics picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pacers vs. Celtics Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, December 27th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: TD Garden
- Spread: Pacers +11.5 / Celtics -11.5
- Moneyline: Pacers +500 / Celtics -670
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 230.5 Points (-110/-108)
Pacers +11.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pacers have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 45%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pacers +11.5, providing a favorable 4% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 230.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will stay under 230.5 points.
Pacers vs. Celtics Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Indiana Pacers at +500 via BetMGM, whilst the Boston Celtics are available at -670 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 82% chance of prevailing.
Although the Celtics are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +500 odds on the Pacers moneyline, providing an edge of 1.6%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pacers vs. Celtics
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Pacers vs. Celtics matchup.
Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 19 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Myles Turner | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
T.J. McConnell Over 4.5 Assists (+136)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +136 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pacers is on T.J. McConnell to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 8.7% on the +136 odds offered by FanDuel.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 21 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Payton Pritchard | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+124)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our best prop bet for the Celtics is on Derrick White to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 5.3% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pacers vs. Celtics Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Pacers vs. Celtics trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Myles Turner Over 1.5 Total Assists
Myles Turner has recorded more than 1.5 assists in 8 of his last 12 appearances (67% success rate). You can bet on him to record 2+ assists again at odds of +130 (43% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Jaylen Brown Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Jaylen Brown has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 12 games (75%). You can place a bet on him to record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of -140 (58%), available at DraftKings.
Pascal Siakam Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Pascal Siakam has recorded at least one blocks in 5 of his last 11 appearances (45%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +275 (27%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing T.J. McConnell of the Pacers to record over 4.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Pacers +11.5 to cover.
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