Celtics vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 22, 2026, 12:36AM | Published: Jan 21, 2026, 2:05PM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Indiana Pacers in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are looking to overcome a Pacers side that includes Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Celtics vs Pacers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Boston vs Indiana NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 79% chance of defeating the Pacers at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Pacers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.22, Pacers $4.50
- Line: Celtics -10.5 ($1.91), Pacers +10.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.22 and the Pacers at $4.50.
The Celtics are listed as 10.5-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 226 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+10.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 226-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Celtics vs Pacers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +10.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 226 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Celtics vs Pacers betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Celtics vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Pacers at TD Garden on Thursday is the Celtics winning 116-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Boston vs Indiana game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Indiana game.
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Celtics vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Pacers at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Indiana predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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