The Indiana Pacers (20-14) welcome the Boston Celtics (27-7) to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Saturday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1.
The Pacers beat the Boston Celtics at home 122-112 in the last battle, covering as 4.5-point underdogs. They are coming off a 150-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks Friday, covering as 3-point home favorites. Indiana is 20-14 against the spread (ATS) on the season and has covered in 6 straight games. It is led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 24.4 points per game.
The Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 126-97 Friday, covering as 14-point home favorites. They are 17-15-2 ATS on the season and 4-2 ATS over their last 6 road games. Boston has won 7 of its last 8 and has covered in 5 of those battles. It is led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.1 points per game.