Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 12

The Boston Celtics (24-14) look to continue a three-game road winning streak when visiting the Indiana Pacers (8-31) on January 12, 2026. The Celtics are currently 6-point favorites over the Pacers. The matchup has a point total of 224.5.

Here's 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: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
• TV: Peacock and NBCS-BOS
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 6)
O/U Pick: Over (224.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 120 - Pacers 109

Celtics vs. Pacers Betting Insights

• The Celtics and their opponent have combined to score over 224.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 22 of 38 games this year.
• This year, 23 of the Pacers' 39 total matchups have gone over 224.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 228.4 points per game combined, 3.9 more than the over/under of 224.5.
• The Celtics and the Pacers have seen their opponents average a combined 4.9 more points per game than the point total of 224.5 set for this game.
• Boston has been chosen as the favorite in 25 games this year and has walked away with the win 17 times (68%) in those games.
• Indiana has been chosen as underdogs in 34 games this year and has walked away with the win six times (17.6%) in those games.
• Boston has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Indiana.
• The two squads are each 1-1 against the spread in those outings.
• In their previous three games the Pacers have beaten the point spread, and they were favored in zero of those games.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Boston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 229.6 points in its last 10 games, 5.1 more than the 224.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Celtics are 21-16-1 against the spread this year.
• So far this season, Boston has been installed as favorites by a 6-point margin or more 17 times and are 10-7 ATS in those contests.
• The Celtics have hit the over in 43.6% of their opportunities this year (17 times in 39 games with a set point total).
• The Celtics record 117.2 points per game, just 1.8 fewer points than the 119 the Pacers allow.
• Boston is 14-2 against the spread and 16-0 overall when scoring more than 119 points.
• The Celtics are shooting 47.3% from the field this season, one percentage point lower than the 48.3% the Pacers allow to opponents.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered nine times in 19 games when playing at home, and they've covered 12 times in 19 games when playing on the road.
• When it comes to point totals, Boston hits the over more often in home games, as it has eclipsed the total nine times in 19 opportunities this season (47.4%). In road games, it has hit the over eight times in 19 opportunities (42.1%).
• The Celtics have played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 9-5, compared to going 8-3 in away games.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown posts 29.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 49.5% from the floor and 37.6% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Derrick White posts 18.6 points, 5.2 assists and 4.4 boards per contest.
• Payton Pritchard puts up 16.8 points, 4.5 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 44.8% from the field and 33.6% from downtown with 2.5 made treys per contest.
• Neemias Queta averages 10 points, 1.4 assists and 8.3 rebounds.
• Anfernee Simons posts 13.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 43.8% from the floor and 40.6% from downtown with 2.6 made 3-pointers per contest.

Celtics Player Props

Pacers Recent Trends

• The Pacers have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Indiana's average total over the last 10 games is 4.8 points greater than the 224.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Pacers are 20-19-0 against the spread this year.
• So far this season, Indiana has been installed as underdogs by a 6-point margin or more 22 times and are 12-10 ATS in those matchups.
• The Pacers have gone over the point total 38.5% of the time this season (15 of 39 games with a set point total).
• The Pacers' 111.2 points per game are just 0.8 more points than the 110.4 the Celtics allow.
• Indiana has put together a 13-9 ATS record and a 7-15 overall record in games it scores more than 110.4 points.
• The Pacers have shot at a 44.3% clip from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points below the 45% shooting opponents of the Celtics have averaged.
• The Pacers' winning percentage against the spread at home is .571 (12-9-0). On the road, it is .444 (8-10-0).
• Indiana's games have finished above the over/under 42.9% of the time at home (nine of 21), and 33.3% of the time on the road (six of 18).
• The Pacers' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .500 (2-2), and away it is .000 (0-1).

Pacers Recent Stats

Pacers Leaders

• Pascal Siakam is putting up 23.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He's also sinking 48% of his shots from the field and 37.2% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
• Andrew Nembhard is averaging 17.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7 assists per contest. He's sinking 44.5% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game.
• The Pacers are getting 8.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Jay Huff this season.
• The Pacers are receiving 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Jarace Walker this season.
• T.J. McConnell gives the Pacers 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game while averaging 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

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