Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction: will the Celtics be able to rehabilitate themselves?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on December 28. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Boston Celtics

The team approached the game with Philadelphia as a clear favorite, but failed to show their best qualities. The Celtics fell behind their opponent by 16 points in the second quarter and were unable to make up for it - 114:118. Even Jayson Tatum's 32 points and 15 rebounds didn't help Boston.

This defeat, among other things, was the second consecutive loss for the Celtics. Earlier, Boston lost on the road to Orlando 104:108. And in the last four games, the reigning champion has already suffered three defeats. Earlier Boston exchanged victories with Chicago - 108:117 at home, 123:98 away.

Indiana Pacers

The Pacers, once again, will take the court for the second day in a row. Yesterday, the team suffered a 114:120 home loss to Western Conference leader Oklahoma. Thus, Indiana's winning streak, which eventually reached five consecutive games, was interrupted. On the road, the Pacers beat Philadelphia (121:107), Phoenix (120:111), Sacramento (122:95) and Golden State (111:105), and at home they handled the last team in the West, New Orleans (119:104).

Overall, Indiana still has less than 50% of wins - the balance is 15-16. In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pacers are in seventh place and are 1.5 wins behind the top-6, a direct playoff spot.

Expert Betting Tips

Boston, after two consecutive defeats, and especially after the failure on Christmas Day, which spoiled his fans holiday, can not afford to stumble. For Indiana, the upcoming game will be the second in two days after a tough matchup with Oklahoma. The Celtics will surely take advantage of the opponent's fatigue and win an important victory. Also, we bet on the total over. Recall that in the first face-to-face meeting this season, the rivals went over 240 points even without taking into account overtime. And taking into account the extra five minutes, the two teams scored 267 points for efficiency.