The Indiana Pacers (1-3) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (4-0) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as 6.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSIN. The over/under in the matchup is set at 235.5.
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Celtics Stats & Insights
The Celtics were the second-best squad in the NBA in points scored (120.6 per game) and fifth-best in points allowed (109.2) last year.
Pacers Stats & Insights
Because of the Pacers’ defensive struggles last season, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 120.2 points allowed per game, they weren forced to lean on their offense, which ranked best in the league tallying 123.3 points per game.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
Jayson Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 boards last year.
Jaylen Brown averaged 23 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists last season, shooting 49.9% from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
Derrick White averaged 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 boards last season.
Pacers Key Players to Watch
Pascal Siakam scored 21.7 points and pulled down 7.1 rebounds per game last season.
Tyrese Haliburton averaged 10.9 assists per game while also scoring 20.1 points per contest.
Haliburton made 2.8 threes per game a season ago.
Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction
Under (235.5)
Celtics 123 – Pacers 107