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
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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