Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 26

The Indiana Pacers (6-24) welcome in the Boston Celtics (18-11) after dropping three home games in a row. Friday's matchup between the Celtics and the Pacers sees the Celtics as a solid, 8.5-point favorite. A 221.5-point over/under is set for the matchup.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, December 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: FDSIN and NBCS-BOS
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 8.5)
O/U Pick: Over (221.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 119 - Pacers 108

Celtics vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• Celtics games have gone over 221.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 17 times (out of 29) this season.
• A total of 18 Pacers games this season (out of 30) have gone over 221.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 225.2 points per game combined, 3.7 more than the over/under of 221.5.
• The Celtics and the Pacers have seen their opponents average a combined 6.2 more points per game than the point total of 221.5 set in this matchup.
• Boston has been chosen as the favorite in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win 12 times (66.7%) in those games.
• Indiana has been chosen as underdogs in 25 games this year and has walked away with the win four times (16%) in those games.
• Boston has come out on top in its one head-to-head meeting with Indiana.
• The Pacers have an advantage against the spread (1-0) when taking the court against the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 8-2 over their past 10 contests, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.
• Boston has averaged a total of 228.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 6.7 greater than this game's total of 221.5.
• The Celtics have 16 wins against the spread in 29 games this year.
• So far this season, Boston has been installed as favorites by an 8.5-point margin or more nine times and are 5-4 ATS in those contests.
• Celtics games this year have hit the over 13 times in 30 opportunities (43.3%).
• The 116.0 points per game the Celtics record are just 1.7 fewer points than the Pacers allow (117.7).
• Boston is 10-1 against the spread and 11-0 overall when scoring more than 117.7 points.
• This season, the Celtics have a 47.0% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.6% lower than the 47.6% of shots the Pacers' opponents have made.
• When playing at home, the Celtics sport a worse record against the spread (8-7-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (8-5-1).
• Boston has exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (53.3%) than road games (35.7%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a lower percentage of their games at home (.636) compared to away games (.714).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown posts 29.4 points, 4.9 assists and 6.4 boards per game.
• Derrick White posts 18.3 points, 4.2 boards and 5.1 assists per contest, shooting 39.8% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc with 3.4 made 3-pointers per game (eighth in league).
• Payton Pritchard puts up 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Neemias Queta posts 10.0 points, 7.9 boards and 1.6 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks.
• Anfernee Simons averages 13.0 points, 2.3 assists and 2.1 rebounds.

Celtics Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 2-8 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Indiana has averaged a total of 230.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 8.7 greater than this game's over/under of 221.5.
• The Pacers have 15 wins against the spread in 30 games this season.
• Indiana is 6-3 ATS when underdogs by 8.5 points or more this season.
• Pacers games this season have gone over the point total 11 times in 30 opportunities (36.7%).
• The Pacers score an average of 109.2 points per game, only 0.8 fewer points than the 110.0 the Celtics allow.
• When it scores more than 110.0 points, Indiana is 9-5 against the spread and 5-9 overall.
• The Pacers' 42.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Celtics have allowed to their opponents.
• The Pacers have performed better against the spread at home (9-7-0) than on the road (6-8-0) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, Indiana's games have gone over more frequently at home (eight of 16, 50%) than on the road (three of 14, 21.4%).
• The Pacers' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .500 (2-2), and on the road it is .000 (0-1).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is putting up 23.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He's also draining 47.5% of his shots from the field and 37.0% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per game.
• On a per-game basis, Andrew Nembhard gives the Pacers 17.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Pacers are receiving 7.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff this season.
• The Pacers are getting 9.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Jarace Walker this year.
• Bennedict Mathurin gives the Pacers 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Pacers Player Props

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