Celtics vs. Pacers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 26

The Boston Celtics (18-11) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when visiting the Indiana Pacers (6-24) on December 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Celtics take on the Pacers in a game that Boston is currently a strong favorite by 8.5 points. The over/under is 221.5 points for the game.

Celtics vs. Pacers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, December 26, 2025
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Total: 221.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -8.5
• Moneyline: Celtics (-355), Pacers (+285)

How to watch Celtics vs. Pacers

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

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Pacers

• The Celtics and their opponents have combined to score more than 221.5 points in 17 of 29 games this season.
• The Pacers have combined with their opponent to score more than 221.5 points in 18 of 30 games this season.
• These two teams average a combined 225.2 points per game, 3.7 more points than this matchup's point total.
• These two teams allow 227.7 points per game combined, 6.2 more points than the total for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Pacers

• Boston is 16-12-1 ATS this season.
• The Celtics have covered the spread five times this season (5-4 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
• The Pacers have compiled a 15-15-0 record against the spread this year.
• Indiana has covered the spread six times this season (6-3 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Pacers are 9-7 against the spread and 5-11 overall.
• At home, Indiana is winless ATS (0-1) as a 8.5-point underdog or more.
• The Celtics are 8-5-1 against the spread, and 8-6 overall, away from home.
• Boston has two wins ATS (2-1) as 8.5-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Pacers

• The Celtics have been favored on the moneyline 18 total times this season. They've finished 12-6 in those games.
• The Pacers have been underdogs in 25 games this season and won four (16%) of those contests.
• Boston has a record of 4-3 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -355 or shorter (winning 57.1%).
• Indiana has a record of 1-7 when it is set as the underdog by +285 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 78.0%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Pacers

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (221.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 114 - Pacers 99
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