Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics Predictions: 10/30/2024

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In another regular season matchup of the 2024/25 NBA season between teams from the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers will host the Boston Celtics. The game will take place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for this Wednesday (30) at 8 PM (Brasília time).

The Pacers and Celtics are set to replay last season’s Eastern Conference Finals. In this prediction, we’ll provide betting tips, team information, and details on where to watch the game.

Our Predictions: Boston Celtics to Win

Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA. The Pacers aim to secure their first win in Indianapolis, while the Celtics strive to maintain their perfect record. The prediction is a win for the Boston Celtics, who are the team to beat this season. Additionally, the game is expected to be high-scoring, suggesting a bet on “over 231.5 points” in the game.

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic, while the Boston Celtics won their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite the game being in Indianapolis, the advantage is clearly with the Massachusetts team, which has been performing at a much higher level. Therefore, the forecast is a Celtics victory.

Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are two of the teams with the best offenses in the league. Moreover, the Indianapolis team is likely to put in extra effort to avenge last season’s conference final. Considering this, the recommended bet is on the over points market.

Latest news and statistics for the Indiana Pacers

Under the leadership of Rick Carlisle, the Indiana Pacers come in with one of the worst records in the Eastern Conference, with one win and three losses. Their most recent defeat was in their last game, where they traveled to Florida to face the Orlando Magic and lost 119-115.

In the loss to the Magic, the Pacers made 46.6% of their total shots and 44.8% from beyond the arc. Their most productive players were Pascal Siakam, with 26 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals, Tyrese Haliburton, who recorded a double-double with 19 points and ten assists, along with nine rebounds, and Obi Toppin, with 14 points and two rebounds.

Latest news and statistics for the Boston Celtics

On the other hand, Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics continue in excellent form, having won all four of their games in the 2024/25 season. Their most recent victory was against the Milwaukee Bucks, in a closely contested game until the final quarter, when Boston pulled ahead to win 119-108.

In the win against the Bucks, the Celtics had a 49.4% shooting accuracy overall and 38.3% from three-point range. Their standout players were Jaylen Brown, who scored 30 points, grabbed six rebounds, and provided four assists, Payton Pritchard, with 28 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals, and Jrue Holiday, who contributed 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists.