The Boston Celtics (24-14) are favored (by 5.5 points) to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers (8-31) on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Celtics 120, Pacers 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-210)
- Total Pick: Over 225.5 (computer predicts 228.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-5.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | Celtics | -8.5 | 222.5 | -337 | +267 | 140-122 BOS |
| 12/22/2025 | Celtics | -11.5 | 225.5 | -613 | +449 | 103-95 BOS |
| 12/29/2024 | Celtics | -10.5 | 232 | -562 | +416 | 123-114 IND |
| 12/27/2024 | Celtics | -11.5 | 231 | -633 | +454 | 142-105 BOS |
| 10/30/2024 | Celtics | -7 | 235.5 | -274 | +221 | 135-132 IND |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Boston has a 21-17-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Celtics have a 10-8 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 17 of Boston's 39 games with a set total have hit the over (43.6%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 25 times this season and won 17, or 68%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 13-5, a 72.2% win rate, when it's favored by -210 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Indiana has put together a 20-19-0 record against the spread.
- The Pacers have a 12-10 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 5.5 points or more.
- Indiana has gone over in 15 of its 39 games with a set total (38.5%).
- The Pacers have won six of the 34 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (17.6%).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +174 or longer, Indiana has a record of 2-20 (9.1%).
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Celtics vs. Pacers Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Josh Minott: Out (Ankle),
Sam Hauser: Questionable (Hamstring),
Jaylen Brown: Day-To-Day (Back)
Pacers
Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Thumb),
Andrew Nembhard: Questionable (Back),
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion)
Celtics vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Peacock and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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