Although the Pacers’ defense has improved compared to last season, they are still more focused on offense and weak on defense. In their last five visits to the Celtics, the Pacers conceded a minimum of 126 points and a maximum of 155 points, with an average of 137 points allowed per game. The Celtics regularly score high, so this game is expected to be a high-scoring affair.

Pick: Total points over 233.5 (bet365)