Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics 3/24/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Analysis
The Boston Celtics are set to host the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden in the first game of an exciting NBA TV doubleheader on Friday night. The Pacers, with a record of 33-40, have won five of their last ten games and are currently 1.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the tenth spot in the Eastern Conference. In their previous outing, Indiana came out on top against the Toronto Raptors, securing a 118-114 win on the road.
Pacers’ rookie guard Andrew Nembhard led the team with an impressive 25-point performance, going 11-for-17 from the field while adding ten assists. Myles Turner also had a strong showing, contributing 16 points and seven rebounds to the Pacers’ winning cause. The team shot a remarkable 56% from the field to secure the victory. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
- Indiana is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Celtics.
- The Indiana Pacers are 4-14 SU in their last 18 games against Boston.
- The Pacers are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics 3/24/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Analysis
Meanwhile, the Celtics hold a half-game lead over the Philadelphia 76ers for the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings, having won 26 out of 35 home games so far this season. In their most recent matchup, the Celtics dominated the Sacramento Kings in a 132-109 road victory, outscoring their opponents by 17 points in the second half.
Boston’s Jayson Tatum, a 2022 All-Star forward, led all scorers with 36 points on 14-of-25 shooting while also pulling down eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 27 points, five assists, and four rebounds, while Derrick White contributed 20 points and 12 assists to the Celtics’ winning effort. The team shot an impressive 53% from the field and assisted on 33 of their 49 made field goals. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 matches with the Pacers.
- The Boston Celtics are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games at home.
- The Celtics are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home against Indiana.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics. The NBA pick for this game is the Boston Celtics. Indiana SG Tyrese Haliburton missed six straight games with a right ankle sprain and is not sure to join this contest. The Pacers rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is to take the points. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 121-115.
NBA Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: TD Gardens in Boston, MA
Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Boston Celtics -11.5
NBA Totals: 234.5
