While Boston won three of the four meetings between these two during the regular season, they split the series ATS. Boston did win two of the games by more than 20 points, though, and I like the Celtics here at home with plenty of rest.

Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in defensive points per possession allowed during the season. Indiana ranked No. 3 and No. 25 when it comes to pace, so we know the Pacers are going to play slow with defense. Boston like to run when the opportunities arises however against Indiana's transition defense fastbreak points will be few and far between. Boston's defense finished the season No. 6 with a pace of No. 16.