Celtics vs. Pacers betting: NBA preview for Dec. 26

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The Indiana Pacers (6-24) will attempt to stop a six-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (18-11) on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as 8.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSIN and NBCS-BOS. The matchup has an over/under of 222 points.

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Celtics Cover -8.5 vs Pacers -113

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Celtics vs. Pacers betting lines

  • Celtics odds to win: -355
  • Pacers odds to win: +282
  • Spread: Celtics (-8.5)
  • Total: 222
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Celtics Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Boston has an 8-6 record against the spread on the road and are 8-6 in road contests.
  • This year, Boston has a 2-1 record ATS on the road when playing as 8.5-point favorites or more.
  • On the road this year, Celtics games have hit the over on the set point total five times.
  • This season on the road Boston and its opponents have averaged a total of 228.4 points per contest, 6.4 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Celtics Recent Trends

  • The Celtics are 8-2 overall and 7-3 against the spread in their past 10 games.
  • The Celtics’ last 10 games saw five go over the total.
  • The last 10 Celtics games averaged 228.2 total points, 6.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Celtics have scored 2.3 more points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Celtics Betting Records

  • The Celtics have compiled a 12-6 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
  • In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -355 or shorter, Boston has a record of 4-3 (57.1% win percentage).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Celtics’ implied win probability is 78.0%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47 (14th in NBA) 44.5 (third) 44.1 (17th) 42.6 (ninth) 23.9 (28th) 11.2 (first)

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Pacers Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Pacers home games have gone over the set point total eight times this season.
  • The Pacers have covered the spread nine times at home and is 5-11 in home contests.
  • This year, the Pacers are 0-1 ATS at home as 8.5-point underdogs or more.
  • The Pacers and their opponents have averaged a total of 233.1 points per home contest this season, 11.1 points greater than this game’s projected total.

Pacers Recent Trends

  • The Pacers have a 2-8 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
  • The Pacers and their opponents have combined to hit the over in four of the past 10 games.
  • The past 10 Pacers games averaged 7.8 more points (229.8) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • In the past 10 games, the Pacers are scoring 108 points per game compared to their 109.2 season average.

Pacers Betting Records

  • This season, Indiana has won four out of the 25 games, or 16%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • This season, the Pacers have won one of their eight games when they’re the underdog by at least +282 on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Pacers have a 26.2% chance to win.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.9 (30th in NBA) 47.6 (18th) 43.7 (21st) 47.8 (28th) 23.3 (30th) 13.1 (fourth)
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