{"id":648622,"date":"2026-01-21T10:19:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=648622"},"modified":"2026-01-21T10:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T09:19:06","slug":"en-nba-celtics-vs-pacers-predictions-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/en-nba-celtics-vs-pacers-predictions-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction, Odds &amp; How to Watch \u2013 Wednesday, January 21"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Boston Celtics (26&ndash;16) host the Indiana Pacers (10&ndash;34) at TD Garden on Wednesday night in a matchup that heavily favors the home team. Boston enters as an 11&#8209;point favorite, reflecting their superior record and efficiency compared to Indiana&rsquo;s struggles this season. The over\/under is set at 226.5, a number that aligns closely with both teams&rsquo; scoring averages.<\/p><p>The Celtics have been strong when scoring above 118 points, while the Pacers&rsquo; defense has been porous, allowing 118.3 points per game. With Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an Achilles injury, Jaylen Brown&rsquo;s availability looms large, though Boston&rsquo;s depth has proven capable of carrying the load.<\/p><p>Indiana, meanwhile, is missing key contributors like Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin, leaving Pascal Siakam as their primary offensive weapon. This game sets up as a test of Boston&rsquo;s ability to cover a double&#8209;digit spread and Indiana&rsquo;s resilience in the face of adversity. Bettors will weigh whether Boston&rsquo;s balanced attack can overwhelm Indiana&rsquo;s depleted roster or if the Pacers can sneak inside the number.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet for Celtics vs. Pacers<\/h2><p><strong>Best Bet: Celtics <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-Draftkings-Sportsbook\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-11 (-108) at DraftKings (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-11 (-108) at DraftKings<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Boston has consistently delivered as a favorite, winning 19 of 28 games in that role this season. Their defense ranks second in the league, allowing just 110 points per game, while Indiana&rsquo;s offense averages only 110.1 points. That combination suggests the Celtics can control tempo and limit the Pacers&rsquo; scoring opportunities.<\/p><p>Boston&rsquo;s ATS record when favored by 11 or more is modest (2&ndash;2), but Indiana&rsquo;s undermanned roster makes this spot favorable. The Pacers are just 7&ndash;30 as underdogs overall, and their defense has been leaky, giving up nearly 118 points per game. Jaylen Brown&rsquo;s scoring surge (29.8 PPG) should offset the absence of Tatum, while Derrick White and Payton Pritchard provide reliable secondary scoring.<\/p><p>Boston&rsquo;s ability to rebound and protect the rim further tilts the matchup in their favor. Expect the Celtics to dictate pace, exploit Indiana&rsquo;s defensive lapses, and cover the spread in a game that could easily end in a double&#8209;digit margin.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Same&#8209;Game Parlay Picks<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3&#8209;Leg SGP (Safer)<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Celtics -11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaylen Brown 25+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game total Over 226.5<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Combined Odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+240<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This parlay leans into Boston&rsquo;s strengths. Brown has been a consistent scorer, and the Celtics&rsquo; pace combined with Indiana&rsquo;s defensive struggles should push the total over. Pairing that with the spread creates a correlated outcome where Boston&rsquo;s offense drives both the cover and the over.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longshot SGP<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Celtics -11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pascal Siakam 20+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derrick White 5+ assists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacers Under 108.5 points<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Combined Odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+700<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This longshot ties together Boston&rsquo;s defense with Indiana&rsquo;s reliance on Siakam. White&rsquo;s playmaking complements Brown&rsquo;s scoring, while the Pacers&rsquo; depleted roster makes it likely they fall short of 109 points. If all align, the payout is enticing.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celtics vs. Pacers Odds &amp; Top Player Props<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Odds Table<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Moneyline<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Celtics<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-11 (-108)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-500<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">O 226.5 (-108)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+11 (-112)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+385<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">U 226.5 (-112)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>The above odds are <\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>sourced from FanDuel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Player Props<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jaylen Brown points O\/U 30.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-108<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pascal Siakam points O\/U 22.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-130<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derrick White points O\/U 17.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-104<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Odds updated: January 21, 2026 at 1 PM ET &ndash; Lines may move throughout the day.<\/strong><\/p><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                   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First online real-money wager only; cashed-out or bonus-funded bets are excluded.            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know for Celtics vs. Pacers<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Celtics are 18&ndash;0 when scoring more than 118.3 points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacers are 4&ndash;2 ATS when underdogs by 11+ points this season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boston has covered the spread in 24 of 42 games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indiana has gone over the total in 36.4% of games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celtics are 2&ndash;1 against the Pacers in their last three meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacers average 110.1 points, nearly identical to Boston&rsquo;s defensive average allowed (110).<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Injuries &amp; NBA Injury Report<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Player<\/th><th>Injury<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Celtics<\/td><td>Jayson Tatum<\/td><td>Achilles<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Celtics<\/td><td>Josh Minott<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Celtics<\/td><td>Jaylen Brown<\/td><td>Illness<\/td><td>Probable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacers<\/td><td>Tyrese Haliburton<\/td><td>Achilles<\/td><td>Out For Season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacers<\/td><td>Bennedict Mathurin<\/td><td>Thumb<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacers<\/td><td>Obi Toppin<\/td><td>Foot<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Celtics vs. Pacers?<\/h3><p>The Celtics vs. Pacers game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Celtics vs. Pacers being played?<\/h3><p>The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I watch Celtics vs. Pacers 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