Celtics vs. Pacers odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 10 prediction from proven computer model

Celtics vs. Pacers is Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Boston is 19-21 overall and 12-8 at home, while Indiana is 15-25 overall, 3-15 on the road. This is the first game of a two-game set between these teams that concludes at Indiana on Wednesday night. Celtics are favored by 6.5 points in the latest Celtics vs Pacers odds from Caesars Sportsbook. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Celtics vs. Pacers. The model is using its advanced technology to pick the winner.

The Celtics beat New York 99-75 on Saturday. It was a much-needed win for Boston, which had lost 11 of 17 games. Jaylen Brown had his first career triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds.

Indiana is coming off one of its best wins of the season, taking its matchup against Utah in a 125-113 decision. Domantas Sabonis scored a career-high 42 points. Lance Stephenson has burst onto the scene, scoring 16 points and dishing out a record-breaking 14 assists in the win over Utah. Pacers are currently without Caris LeVert, Goga Bitadze, Justin Anderson, Malcolm Brogdon and Torrey Craig.

The model simulates Celtics vs. Pacers 10,000 times and it's picking Celtics to win. It's also picking the team to cover the spread well over 50 percent of the time.