For the first time in over two months, the Celtics are on a losing streak. They’ve dropped two in a row, an overtime decision at Toronto then a back and forth game at home to Miami. Oddsmakers like their chances of bouncing back tonight though. The C’s are huge favorites at home against also-ran Indiana.

Perhaps the reason that Boston has lost two in a row has something to do with the loss of Robert Williams? He is their best defender. Yet in the two losses, the Celtics only gave up 106 points in regulation (both games).

They should have no problem scoring here against an Indiana team that has lost five in a row and given up 125 or more points four straight times. The Pacers’ only had nine players available Wednesday and were eliminated from playoff contention long ago. There’s no reason to think they’ll try at the defensive end tonight, or for the rest of the season.

The Over has hit all four times this year when Indiana is a road underdog of 12.5 or more points. It’s 2-0 when Boston is a home favorite of 12.5 or more points.

The Pacers can at least score though. They’ve scored 241 points the last two games and had two 38-point quarters in the last one. With Williams out for Boston, this game is going Over.