The Indiana Pacers (6-24) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to stop a six-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (18-11) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The matchup airs on FDSIN and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Celtics 119, Pacers 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-346)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 226.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-8.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Pacers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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's ATS record is 16-13-0 this season.
- The Celtics are 5-4 against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 13 of Boston's 30 games with a set total.
- This season, the Celtics have won 12 out of the 18 games, or 66.7%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Boston has won four of its seven games when favored by at least -346 on the moneyline.
Pacers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Indiana has gone 15-15-0 ATS this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 8.5 points or more, the Pacers have a 6-2 record against the spread.
- Indiana has hit the over in 11 of its 30 games with a set total (36.7%).
- The Pacers have a 4-21 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 16% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +276 or longer, Indiana has gone 1-7 (12.5%).
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Celtics vs. Pacers Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Jordan Walsh: Probable (Illness),
Chris Boucher: Out (Personal)
Pacers
Pacers:
Obi Toppin: Out (Foot),
Tyrese Haliburton: Out For Season (Achilles),
Aaron Nesmith: Out (Knee),
Ben Sheppard: Out (Calf),
Isaiah Jackson: Out (Concussion)
Celtics vs. Pacers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSIN and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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