Celtics vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 21

The Boston Celtics (26-16) take on the Indiana Pacers (10-34) on January 21, 2026. The matchup airs on FDSIN, NBCS-BOS, and WTHR-13.

Boston is a substantial 11-point favorite against Indiana when the Celtics square off against the Pacers on Wednesday. A 226.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Celtics vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Arena: TD Garden
• Total: 226.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -11
• Moneyline: Celtics (-500), Pacers (+385)

How to watch Celtics vs. Pacers

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Pacers

• In 22 of 42 games this season, the Celtics and their opponents have gone over 226.5 points.
• The Pacers have played 22 games this season that have gone over 226.5 combined points scored.
• The teams combine to score 226.8 points per game, 0.3 more points than this matchup's total.
• These two teams give up 228.3 points per game combined, 1.8 more points than the total for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Pacers

• Boston has won 24 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 18 times.
• The Celtics have covered the spread twice when favored by 11 points or more this season (in four opportunities).
• The Pacers have covered 22 times in 44 chances against the spread this season.
• Indiana has covered the spread four times this year (4-2 ATS) when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.
• The Celtics are 9-10 against the spread, and 12-7 overall, at home this season.
• At home, as a 11-point favorite or more, Boston has one win ATS (1-2).
• Away from home, the Pacers are 8-12 against the spread, and 2-18 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Pacers

• The Celtics have been favored on the moneyline 28 total times this season. They've gone 19-9 in those games.
• This season, the Pacers have been the underdog 37 times and won seven, or 18.9%, of those games.
• Boston has a record of 3-1 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -500 or shorter (winning 75%).
• Indiana has not won as an underdog of +385 or more on the moneyline this season in six games with those odds or longer.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Celtics an 83.3% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Pacers (+ 11)
• Pick OU: Under (226.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 111 - Pacers 110
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