Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/26

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, December 26, 2025. The Celtics come into this game with an 18-11 record, holding third place in the Eastern Conference. They are on a three-game winning streak, making them a strong contender in this matchup.

The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, have had a challenging season with a 6-24 record. They sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference and are currently on a six-game losing streak. The game will be broadcasted on NBCS, and fans will be eager to see if the Pacers can turn things around on their home court.

Celtics vs Pacers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
  • Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -8.5 (-110), Pacers +8.5 (-110), Celtics MoneyLine -333, Pacers MoneyLine +268

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics have been performing well in their recent games. They won their last game against the Indiana Pacers with a score of 103-95. Jaylen Brown led the team with 31 points and 9 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is a key player for the Celtics, averaging 29.4 points per game. Derrick White also contributes with 18.2 points per game. Payton Pritchard adds 16.8 points and 5.2 assists per game.

The Celtics are strong in defense, allowing only 110 points per game. They rank high in limiting field goal attempts and field goal percentage from opponents. However, they face challenges in free throw attempts and assists per game.

Indiana Pacers Team Preview

The Indiana Pacers have struggled in recent games. They have lost their last three games, including a 94-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Their shooting was below average, with a field goal percentage of 40.7% in that game.

Pascal Siakam has been a key player for the Pacers. He scored 25 points against the Boston Celtics and 22 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. Siakam is averaging 23.5 points per game this season.

The Pacers face challenges with injuries. Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin are out for extended periods. These absences impact the team’s performance and depth on the court.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 8.5 points against the Pacers. The Celtics have a strong defense, allowing only 110 points per game, which ranks second. On the other hand, the Pacers score the fewest points in the league at 109.2 per game. Given these stats, the Celtics should cover the -8.5 spread. The projected score is Celtics 118, Pacers 105.

The over/under line is set at 220.5 points. The Celtics’ defense is tough, while the Pacers struggle to score. The Celtics’ games often end under this total due to their slow pace, ranked 28th in possessions per game. With these factors, the under 220.5 is the pick. The projected total score is 223 points, but the game might lean towards the under due to defensive play.