The Celtics will play the Pacers on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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
The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers will tip-off on Monday, January 12th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, is currently 84.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 12-7 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers come to the floor sporting a 6-15 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 12th (117.2) for average points scored per game. The Indiana Pacers stand 24th, averaging 111.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.4 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 27th in the league. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 119.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 6-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, come to the game with a 2-7 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 24-14 overall record, while the Indiana Pacers have a 8-31 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Celtics sail into Indiana for a showdown...in the Pacers' den of treachery. Boston stands at 24-14...while the Pacers flounder at 8-31. Celtics dominate the Atlantic...but Pacers struggle in the Central. Boston averages 117.2 points...while Indiana lags at 111.2. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer the best odds for this clash. We have a great sampling of prop bets below...place your wagers wisely, me hearties. Aye, the Celtics will plunder the Pacers on Monday night...prepare for a fierce battle on the hardwood!
Best Celtics at Pacers 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 -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Celtics
Pacers
1/12/26 7:40pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers Prop Bets
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Celtics
Pacers
Game to Overtime
1/12/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
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Andrew Nembhard
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -115Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Jay Huff
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
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Johnny Furphy
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Andrew Nembhard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o -12535.5 u -110Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 36.5 o +10036.5 u -130Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/12/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Indiana Pacers | 15 | 40 | 0.273 | +26.5 | 10-18 | 5-22 | 3-9 | 11-26 | 111.1 | 118.6 | -7.5 | W2 | 5-5 |
Boston Celtics & Indiana Pacers 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.
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pacers | +100000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Indiana Pacers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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