Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Ryan Dodson | Staff Writer

The Indiana Pacers (27-21) take on the Boston Celtics(36-11) Tuesday with tip-off from TD Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Pacers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Pacers have rattled off 3 wins in a row after failing to cover as 7-point favorites 116-110 against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday. G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) has been out since Jan. 19, but he's expected back for this game. The Pacers' 2 wins against Boston have been at home, and they were blown out in Boston early in the season.

The Celtics are on a back-to-back after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 118-112 Monday. They failed to cover as 8-point favorites. C Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) has been out since spraining his ankle Thursday. He's questionable, but I'd be surprised if he suited up. The Celtics have won 4 of 5 with him out.

Pacers at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pacers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Celtics -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +7.5 (-115) | Celtics -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 244.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Pacers at Celtics key injuries

Pacers

G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) probable
G Bennedict Mathurin (toe) questionable
F Jalen Smith (back) questionable
C Myles Turner (back) questionable

Celtics

C Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pacers at Celtics and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 121, Pacers 119

Moneyline

The Pacers are banged up on the front line, and C Myles Turner's status will be a big key for this game after he missed Sunday's game with back spasms. I feel the Pacers have a better shot than +220 to win, but I'm not picking them to get it done. The Celtics are too expensive to consider.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Pacers are 6-4 ATS in the last 10 meetings with Boston and have played them tough when at full strength. Take advantage of the 7.5 points because once Haliburton is confirmed, and Porzingis is ruled out, this won't be nearly as attractive.

Take the PACERS +7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

We've had 2 Overs and 2 Unders cash in his matchup this season. I expect a little slower pace in this game with Haliburton potentially having some rust, and Boston likely without Porzingis stretching the floor. The Pacers are 3-7 O/U over the last 10, and Boston is 2-8.

LEAN UNDER 244.5 (-105).

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