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After leading the East Group A with a perfect record, Tyrese Haliburton-led Indiana Pacers are scheduled to square off against Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics at the Gainbridge FieldHouse on Monday in the 2023 NBA In-Season quarter-final. In the East group standings, the Pacers topped Group A with four wins in four matches while the Celtics led Group C on point difference after three wins in four matches.
In the Eastern Conference regular season standings, the Pacers, who lost their last two matches, are placed seventh with nine wins in 17 matches while the Celtics, who are currently on a three-game winning streak, have managed the top spot with a 15-4 record. The Pacers have lost five of their 11 home games while the Celtics have won six of their 10 road games so far this season.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers by 51 points in their previous fixture this season at the TD Garden.
- The Celtics are currently on a three-game winning streak against the Pacers.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Celtics dominated the Pacers with eight victories.
Top Players:
- The Pacers feature Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Bruce Brown Jr., and Bennedict Mathurin as their star players.
- The Celtics feature Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Pacers 118-112 Celtics)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-25
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Celtics at Pacers: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 4.5 points (Celtics -4.5)
Over/Under (OU): 239.5 (Over)
Prediction: Pacers 117-123 Celtics
Money Line:
- The Pacers have +170 odds to pick up the win, while the Celtics are listed at -210 to claim victory.
- This season, the Pacers have lost six of the 10 games as the favorites, while the Celtics haven't played any game as the underdogs.
- This season, the Pacers have won five of the seven games as the underdogs, while the Celtics have lost four of the 19 games as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Pacers are averaging 127.9 points per game, while the Celtics are averaging 116.7 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Pacers are scoring 2.1 points more per game, and the Celtics are scoring 9.3 points more per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum leads the squad this season with 27.4 points per game followed by Jaylen Brown with 21.8 points per game. Apart from them, Kristaps Porziņģis is averaging 18.9 ppg while Derrick White is scoring 14.3 ppg.
- For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton is leading the squad this season with 27 points per game, followed by Myles Turner with 16.6 points per game. Apart from them, Buddy Hield is averaging 13.5 ppg while Bennedict Mathurin is scoring 12.8 ppg.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics: How to Watch
When and where will the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will take place on December 5 at 06:00 a.m. IST (December 4, 08:30 p.m. ET) at the Gainbridge FieldHouse.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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