Celtics vs. Pacers NBA Prediction
The Pacers have lost eight of their last 10 games but they’ve also covered the spread in their last three contests. Is Indiana a safe play as a 3.5-point home dog on Wednesday night against the visiting Celtics at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Snapshot
559 Boston Celtics (-3.5) at 560 Indiana Pacers (+3.5); o/u 2105.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TV: N/A
Indiana Pacers DFS Notes
Caris LeVert (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics. Due to health and safety protocols, LeVert has not appeared in a game since New Year’s Eve. If he has to miss another game, rookie Duane Washington Jr. would remain in the starting lineup. While Washington’s percentages haven’t been great, the extended minutes have given him the opportunity to be of some value in deeper fantasy leagues.
Boston Celtics DFS Notes
Jayson Tatum accounted for 24 points on 7-of-21 shooting (0-of-7 3-pointers), 12 rebounds and an assist as Boston held off Indiana in overtime Monday. Tatum’s shooting woes reappeared Monday, though he hit his most important attempt at the end of the fourth quarter when he sank a 20-footer with 1.8 seconds to tie it up and send the game to overtime. Tatum is still a bit rusty since returning from protocols, but he’s more than made up for his poor shooting with strong contributions in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
Celtics vs. Pacers NBA Betting Prediction
The Celtics have failed to cover in four of their last five games overall, are 1-5 against the number in their last six road games and are 1-6 at the betting window in their last seven games when listed as the favorite. The Pacers are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games as a home underdog, are 4-1-1 against the number in their last six games overall and are 4-1 at the betting window in their last five home games.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: INDIANA PACERS +3.5
