Boston @ Indiana Picks & Props

The matchup against Boston is a hard one for shots from the field; when the Celtics are on the road, opposing starting SGs have put up the 12th-lowest Field Goal% in the league this year (38.1%). The Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 8th-most sluggish pace visiting team in the league this year (the Boston Celtics). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 3rdworst in in the league on their home court with a mere 8.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 10 games, the other team has secured 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Celtics (maintaining possessions that can generate more chances for offense). Buddy Hield has attempted 0.7 free throws per game this year, ranking in the 25th percentile out of all players in the league.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 18.0 field goals per game this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the league. Jaylen Brown has converted 50.7% of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last 5 games, 17.1% higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this year. Among all players in the league, Jaylen Brown rates in the 89th percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 33.7 minutes per game this year. The Pacers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA at home this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Myles Turner registers in the 90th percentile for personal fouls, registering a whopping 2.8 fouls per game at home this year. The Pacers are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the 8th-most sluggish pace visiting team in the league this year (the Boston Celtics). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Indiana Pacers rank 3rdworst in in the league on their home court with a mere 8.5 offensive rebounds per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 10 games, the other team has secured 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the league) vs. the Celtics (maintaining possessions that can generate more chances for offense). The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs vs. Kristaps Porzingis has been very low this year (2.9 free throws per game: 20th percentile).

The Celtics rank as the 9th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA while playing on the road this year. The Celtics have played at the 8th-least up-tempo tempo in the league when playing on the road this year. With the home court advantage, the Pacers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Derrick White will likely suffer a reduction in efficiency in all facets of the game considering playing on the visting team in this matchup.

The Celtics rank as the 9th-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA while playing on the road this year. The number of points compiled against Myles Turner has been very low (10.4 per game) when he is at home and guarding fellow starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The Celtics have played at the 8th-least up-tempo tempo in the league when playing on the road this year. With the home court advantage, the Pacers have allowed the 2nd-most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the league to opposing teams over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis stands to see a decline in production across the board due to playing away from home in this contest.

Jrue Holiday has made 2.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season while on the road. Jrue Holiday has tallied 34.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Pacers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA at home this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have attempted 5.4 foul shots per game (24th-most in the league) against the Pacers, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Aaron Nesmith has successfully made 69.0% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games at home, 16.4% higher than he's converted over the course of the year while at home. With respect to shooting, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 127.1 points per game ranks highest in the league this year. This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled 6.7 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, resulting in a good matchup. The speediest pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Pacers. Aaron Nesmith has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 25.0% more than he's made over the course of the year with the home court advantage.

Jayson Tatum has scored 27.1 points per game this year, placing him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 98th percentile. Jayson Tatum has played 36.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 99th percentile. The Pacers have played at the speediest pace in the NBA at home this year, which ought to boost opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Offensive rebounds retain possession and bring about additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Celtics rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Jayson Tatum has sunk 8.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.3 higher than he's sunk in all games this season.

With respect to shooting, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 127.1 points per game ranks highest in the league this year. This year, the other team has put up 110.4 points per game (3rd-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, identifying this as a tough matchup for offensive efficiency. The speediest pace-of-play home team in the league this year has been the Pacers. This year, opposing teams have attempted 19.3 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the foul line. Isaiah Jackson stands to see a spike in efficiency in all facets of the game as a result of possessing the home court advantage in this matchup.

Tyrese Haliburton has tallied a whopping 24.3 points per game this year, significantly higher than his 20.7 points per game last year. In comparison to last year's 2.9 rate, Tyrese Haliburton's three-point shots converted have increased this year to 3.5 per game. Out of all players in the NBA, Tyrese Haliburton lands in the 86th percentile for playing time, compiling a colossal 32.8 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year. Tyrese Haliburton has committed 1.2 personal fouls per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 25th percentile -- among the NBA's least-whistled. With respect to shooting, the Indiana Pacers's outstanding 127.1 points per game ranks highest in the league this year.

Al Horford has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

T.J. McConnell has gone over 8.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.