Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Prediction: Who will turn out to be stronger?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 31. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Celtics approached the game with New Orleans after their second home loss of the season to the Los Angeles Clippers (96:115). In the game against the Pelicans, the team naturally wanted to rehabilitate themselves, which they did. Even though Boston lost the entire game, the Celtics added at the right moment and beat their opponent 118:112. Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jaylen Brown scored 22, and Jrue Holiday scored 20.

By defeating New Orleans, Boston strengthened its status as the best team this season for playing at home. At TD Garden, the Celtics have 21 wins and only two losses.

The Pacers had three straight wins before traveling to Boston. At home, the team beat Philadelphia (134:122), Phoenix (133:131), and Memphis (116:110). Characteristically, Indiana won all of these games without Tyrese Haliburton, who continues to heal his injury.

But Pascal Siakam, who was traded from Toronto, is already playing for his new team. The Cameroonian big man has averaged 21.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in six games for Indiana.

Boston will spend the upcoming meeting in a back-to-back format; besides, the Celtics are not fully engaged in all games. In the last game against New Orleans, Joe Mazzulla's team started playing only in the second half. That may not work with Indiana, as the Pacers are a very organized team led by NBA champion Rick Carlisle.