Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Prediction for Friday December 26 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 12/26/2025, 12:20 AM ET

Celtics Preview

Gainbridge Fieldhouse will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Celtics (18-11) have won eight of their last ten games and hold a one-game lead over Toronto for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday, Boston outscored Indiana by 16 points during the fourth quarter to earn a 103-95 home victory.

All-Star G Jaylen Brown tallied a game-high 31 points (11-25 FG) and nine rebounds. Derrick White contributed 19 points (7-16 FG), five rebounds, and four assists. Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons added 11 points each for the Celtics, who outrebounded the Pacers by a 49-36 margin.

Pacers Preview

The Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a six-game losing streak and own the second worst record in the NBA. The Pacers (6-24) rank last in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring a measly 109.2 points per game. On Tuesday, Indiana trailed by 15 points at halftime during a 111-94 home loss versus Milwaukee.

Veteran G T.J. McConnell led four Indiana players in double figures with 16 points and six assists in 21 minutes off the bench. All-Star F Pascal Siakam added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Pacers, who missed 23 of 31 three-point attempts.

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Celtics vs Pacers Pick

Boston G Jordan Walsh (illness) did not play during Monday’s victory and is listed as day-to-day. Less than a week ago the total for a meeting between these two teams closed at 225.5. Look for Boston to do enough on the road to win in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 117-109. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Pacers with the Fliff promo code. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on the Celtics. Make sure when you place your Pacers vs Celtics bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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