Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers Point Spread & Total Pick

Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers Point Spread & Total Pick

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Date: December 4, 7:30 pm
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
TV: NBC

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Celtics -5
Moneyline: Celtics -220/Pacers + 180
Total: 242

Last 5 Games

Boston Celtics

Boston, with a strong 15-4 record and 8-9-2 ATS, has been performing well offensively, averaging 116.74 points and allowing 107.37 points. The Celtics have a significant differential of 9.37 points.

Indiana Pacers

Indiana, standing at 10-8 overall and 10-8 ATS, has been exceptional on offense, scoring an average of 128.78 points, but their defense allows 125.94 points on average, indicating high-scoring games.

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Power Stats

Assists Turnovers

  • Boston: Assists: 24.84, Turnovers: 13.26, Ratio: 1.87
  • Indiana: Assists: 30.33, Turnovers: 12.39, Ratio: 2.45

Indiana leads in assists and has a better assist-to-turnover ratio, indicating efficient ball handling and distribution.

Rebounding

  • Boston: Total Rebounds: 47.06
  • Indiana: Total Rebounds: 39.39

Boston has the upper hand in rebounding, both offensively and defensively.

Shooting Percentage

  • Boston: Total Shooting Percentage: 47.35%
  • Indiana: Total Shooting Percentage: 51.18%

While Boston has a solid shooting percentage, Indiana leads in this category, showcasing their offensive efficiency.

Key Offensive and Defensive Stats

Boston shows a more balanced approach with good offense and defense, while Indiana boasts a high-scoring offense but struggles defensively. This contrast could be pivotal in the game's outcome.

Betting Odds Trends

Boston Celtics

  • 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
  • 10-2 SU in their last 12 games.
  • UNDER in 9 of their last 13 games.

Indiana Pacers

  • The total has gone OVER in 14 of Indiana's last 15 games.
  • 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Boston.
  • 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston.

Celtics at Pacers Free NBA Picks

Considering Boston's balanced strength and Indiana's high-scoring yet defensively weaker profile, Boston should cover the -5 spread. The game could potentially go OVER the total, given Indiana's recent scoring trends and bankroll-building 16-2 O/U record..

Free Pick: Take Boston -5 and the Over 242
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