Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers 12/29/2020 Picks Predictions Previews

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers 12/29/2020 Picks Predictions Previews
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The Boston Celtics will battle the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 7:00 PM, EST.

The Celtics will look to make a comeback after losing to the Indiana Pacers in their recent match. The team got defeated by Indiana in game 1 of their 2-game set at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers offensively attacked in the 1st half with 55 points, while Boston only managed to garner 49. Indiana showed no signs of slowing down as they dropped an additional 39 in the 3rd quarter, while the Celtics added 28 more in the same period. For the 4th quarter, Boston scored an additional 24, while Indiana stumbled at the same period with only 20. With a 1-point lead at 108-107, the Indiana Pacers snatched the victory for game 1.

Boston hit their shots for 50.6% from the floor on 40-79 shooting while struggling to drain their 3s on 9-23 shots for 39.1%. The team was 18-24 from the line for 75% as well as 50 rebounds and 18 turnovers. The Boston Celtics rank 4th in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference with 1 win and 2 losses.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Predictions 12/29/2020

Jayson Tatum led the team with a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds, along with 5 assists, and 1 block. Jaylen Brown complimented his play with 18 points, 2 boards, 4 dimes, and 2 steals, while Marcus Smart chipped in 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists. Payton Pritchard came off the bench to grab 13 points and 2 dimes, while R. Williams III added 12 points, 4 boards, 1 assist, and 4 steals for the team. Boston is 3-6 ATS and 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.

The Indiana Pacers dropped their FGs for 51.1% from the floor on 45-88 shooting while dropping 7-26 from the 3-point line for 26.9%. The team missed 4 of their 15 free throws for 73.3% while making 42 team rebounds and 16 turnovers. Indiana ranks 2nd in the roster of teams included in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference with a record of 3-0.

Malcolm Brogdon stepped up for the team with 25 points, 5 boards, 5 dimes, and 2 steals, while Domantas Sabonis helped to bring victory with double digits at 19 points and 10 rebounds. T.J. Warren and Myles Turner combined for 27 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals. Doug McDermott entered the game and made 16 points and 1 board, while Justin Holiday came off the bench for 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. The Pacers record 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Boston and are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.

Boston Celtics VS Indiana Pacers. The NBA pick to win the game is the Indiana Pacers -1.5. The Celtics lost all their preseason games and are currently riding on a 2-skid game for the regular season. With Gordon Hayward no longer around, Boston is off to a sloppy start with a depleted defense. The Indiana Pacers may have lost all their preseason games, but they’re saving face with back-to-back wins for the regular season. The upcoming match-up will be as exciting as the previous one, as these 2 rivals balance out each other. The Pacers will eventually reign supreme as they’re a more consistent team equipped with a better offensive line and solid defenses to a predicted score of 111-109.

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