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The Boston Celtics travel to Indianapolis on Friday night to face the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with tipoff set for December 26. This is a quick rematch after Boston stormed back from a massive deficit earlier this week, and it highlighted the gap between these teams right now. Boston keeps responding. Indiana keeps unraveling. The Pacers enter this game on a six-game losing streak and continue to struggle offensively. Boston, meanwhile, looks comfortable winning games in different ways, even when the early flow isn’t ideal. From a betting perspective, this matchup is about reliability. One team offers it. The other doesn’t. These are the current betting lines for Friday’s matchup, but bettors should always monitor movement and compare prices

The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Kia Center, with tipoff set for December 26. This is the type of matchup where understanding pricing and market context matters, especially if you’re deciding between spread, moneyline, or totals. If you want a quick refresher on fundamentals like how betting odds work and what is moneyline in betting, it applies directly to how this game is lined. Charlotte enters as a road underdog still trying to stabilize its offense. Orlando has been more consistent, particularly at home, leaning on defense and possession control. In a spot like this, it helps to frame the game through how to bet on NBA games and broader NBA betting guide concepts,

Chicago returns home with momentum and confidence. The Bulls have won four straight after rallying twice in Atlanta, including a comeback from an 18-point deficit Tuesday. Ball movement and playmaking have stabilized the offense, and the return of multiple rotation pieces has added size and versatility. Josh Giddey continues to drive the surge. He recorded another triple-double Tuesday and has been steady through lineup changes. Chicago can clinch the season series with Philadelphia after a 113-111 win earlier this month, a game in which Giddey dominated all phases. Philadelphia remains in search mode. The 76ers are still working through health and chemistry concerns, especially with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey rarely sharing the floor. Embiid scored 27 Tuesday

Toronto closes a three-game road trip with a favorable spot against Washington. The Raptors remain near the top of the Eastern Conference standings despite recent inconsistency, and Tuesday’s 112-91 win in Miami showed what this group looks like when it defends with focus. Holding opponents under 100 points has been rare this season, and Toronto has now done it twice in a row. Washington continues to struggle. The Wizards own the league’s worst record and rank near the bottom in defensive efficiency and point differential. Progress has been incremental, but results remain elusive. Bilal Coulibaly’s return provides energy, yet structural issues persist on both ends. For broader league context, visit the NBA previews hub. Toronto opened -9.5 on the road