Boston vs. Indiana. NBA Match Prediction
In the first of the back-to-back games, Boston left Indiana with no chance. The rivals will play the second match on December 30. Can the Pacers count on a rematch? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

Boston Celtics

Current form
In the previous game, the Celtics took this opponent apart. The Celts terrorized their opponent with three-pointers. They made more than 40% of them. Thanks to this, Boston won with a score of 142:105.
The best player for the Massachusetts team was Jaylen Brown, who managed to collect 44 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Jayson Tatum only had 22 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Questionable: Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis.
Interesting facts for betting
Boston has beaten Indiana in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head meetings. The Celts have no problems with this opponent.
Projected lineup: Horford - White, Brown - Tatum, Hauser

Indiana Pacers

Current form
"Indiana" successfully traveled along the West Coast, but then had to return home. At home they fought with "Oklahoma" and, unfortunately, the "pacers" lost 114:120.
After that, Indiana also lost to Boston. The best player in the Pacers was Tyrese Haliburton. He scored 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: James Wiseman, Aaron Naismith, Andrew Neumbard.
Interesting facts for betting
In principle, Indiana plays well on the road. The Pacers have won 5 of their last 6 away games.
Projected lineup: Turner - Sheppard, Haliburton - Siakam, Maturin.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Boston win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Celts won the opening period
1.82Bet 1st quarter: total over 57.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 57 points were scored in the first quarter
1.95Tip and bets
Indiana lost the previous match with a crushing score, but this time everything may be different. Recently, the "pacers" demonstrated excellent play and beat quite strong opponents. This defeat can be considered a banal misfire. It is quite possible that in the second battle with Boston, the guests will perform better.
Our prediction is Indiana with a handicap of (+12.5) points at 1.77
Bet on total
In the previous match, the teams scored 247 points. It is quite possible that now they will have no trouble showing a productive game.
Forecast - total over 230.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
Brown has been on a roll lately, scoring over 20 points in three games in a row. We expect more of the same from him.
Prediction - Jaylen Brown: Total over 20.5 points at 1.78