The Celtics will play the Pacers on Monday, January 8th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers set for Monday, January 8th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics currently have a 99.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Indiana Pacers is 93.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 11-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Indiana Pacers - The Indiana Pacers start this matchup with a 11-8 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 5th (120.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Indiana Pacers stand at 1st averaging 126.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.1 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 28th in the league. The Indiana Pacers currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 124.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have notched a 10-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Indiana Pacers possess a 9-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 28-7 overall record, while the Indiana Pacers have a 20-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys! The Boston Celtics are sailin' into hostile waters...
The fans in Indiana be rowdy and ready for war...
The Celtics be holdin' a mighty 28-7 record this season...
While the Pacers be standin' at 20-15, a decent fight...
Boston be dominatin' the Atlantic Division with a 10-1 record...
But the Pacers ain't far behind, holdin' a 9-2 division record...
The Celtics be scorin' 120.9 points per game, impressive indeed...
But the Pacers be scorin' even higher at 126.8 points per game...
So grab yer grog, me hearties, and see ye courtside at today's game...
Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...
And look at this game's prop bets below, if yer brave enough...
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 -2.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Indiana Pacers are +3.5 -113 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 246.5 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 246.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Indiana Pacers are the +128 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Pacers
1/08/24 7:10pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Indiana Pacers - Indiana Pacers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Indiana Pacers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers Prop Bets
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Celtics
Pacers
Game to Overtime
1/08/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 124.5 o -120124.5 u -105Bet |
Pacers
Team Total Points
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Nesmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Aaron Nesmith
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Bruce Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Bruce Brown
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o -10538.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 43.5 o -12043.5 u -110Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -120Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Myles Turner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -120Bet |
Tyrese Haliburton
Points Scored
BOS at IND 1/08/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -14523.5 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 | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| x - Indiana Pacers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 26-15 | 21-20 | 11-6 | 32-20 | 123.3 | 120.2 | +3.1 | W1 | 7-3 |
Boston Celtics & Indiana Pacers Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Celtics | +160 Bet | +150 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Pacers | +10000 Bet | +6000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Indiana Pacers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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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.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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