The Indiana Pacers will be looking for their third straight win tonight as they welcome the Boston Celtics to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
With Jaylen Brown doubtful to play due to lower back soreness, my Celtics vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks will lean into Derrick White’s ability to lead the way offensively.
Celtics vs Pacers prediction
Celtics vs Pacers best bet: Derrick White Over 23.5 points (-125)
Derrick White is the clear No. 2 option on the Boston Celtics right now with Jayson Tatum out with a torn Achilles, but when Jaylen Brown is also unavailable, White becomes the main man, and that will likely be the case this evening against the Indiana Pacers.
The University of Colorado product just balled out for 29 points on Saturday against the Spurs, and that was with Brown on the floor, who scored 27. Without him on the floor, a lot more of the offensive load will be on White’s shoulders.
While he’s only cashed the Over in points in two of his last six, he'll have the rock in his hands more frequently tonight, and that will result in a big game.
Celtics vs Pacers same-game parlay
Anfernee Simons is another player who will benefit from Brown’s absence tonight, and he tends to play better on the road, averaging 14.4 points per game compared to 12.4 at home. Expect him to also step it up as Boston looks to grab a win without Brown.
Pascal Siakam is having a phenomenal season for the Pacers, taking on the star role without Tyrese Haliburton. However, he doesn’t shoot the three very efficiently at home. While he's averaging 1.7 makes on 4.5 attempts for a 37% clip, that number drops to 29% at home, and just 1.3 makes.
Celtics vs Pacers SGP
- Derrick White Over 23.5 points
- Anfernee Simons Over 15.5 points
- Pascal Siakam Under 1.5 threes
Our "from downtown" SGP: Celtics step up
Neemias Queta has been dominating on the glass, hitting the Over in rebounds in three of his last four games.
Celtics vs Pacers SGP
- Derrick White Over 23.5 points
- Anfernee Simons Over 15.5 points
- Pascal Siakam Under 1.5 threes
- Neemias Queta Over 9.5 rebounds
Celtics vs Pacers odds
- Spread: Celtics -6 | Pacers +6
- Moneyline: Celtics -230 | Pacers +190
- Over/Under: Over 225.5 | Under 225.5
Celtics vs Pacers betting trend to know
The Celtics have cashed the moneyline in 32 of their last 45 road games for +11.10 units and a 9% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Pacers.
How to watch Celtics vs Pacers
| Location | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| Date | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCSN, NBCS-Boston |
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