Boston Celtics
Basketball NBA Smoothie King Center Mon 27 Oct 20:00
New Orleans Pelicans
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Pelicans

The Boston Celtics go up against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA matchup at Smoothie King Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, October 27. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Why is the Total Line so Big?

Under 231.5 points looks like an attractive total bet. The Celtics and the Pelicans might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this selection at -108.

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8 Wins for Celtics in Past 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics have been defeated in their previous three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 119-113 loss against Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Jaylen Brown tallied 41 points, while Payton Pritchard put up 21 and Derrick White 15.

New Orleans Pelicans were beaten 120-116 (OT) at Smoothie King Center in their last game. This loss at home to San Antonio Spurs was their second straight defeat. Zion Williamson had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Trey Murphy recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Poole scored 19 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 118-116 win for the Celtics at Smoothie King Center when they last played the Pelicans. The Celtics have eight straight wins against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Celtics 0 3 0 108 113.7 -5.7 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-3 3L
Celtics Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.5 points, 41.8 rebounds, 20.1 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 43.9% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 106.4 points and 46.7 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists, while Derrick White averages 3.6 (35.0%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.8 points, 45.8 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 72.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.4 points and 46.0 rebounds.

Antonio Reeves is averaging 13.2 points and 2.0 (38.5%) 3-pointers made. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has an average of 5.8 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 7.3 assists.

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total wager for this NBA contest, with Under 231.5 points available at -108. This betting pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

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Key Celtics vs Pelicans stats:

  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Celtics games.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Celtics games.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games at home.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Pelicans games at home.

Under 231.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Payton Pritchard Under 4.5 Assists -145 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has had Under 4.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of -145.

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Derrick White Under 19.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has totaled an average of 15.6 points in the past 5 road games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -122.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 232.5
Spread Celtics +3
Player Assists Payton Pritchard Under 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 232.5. We’ve also gone for Celtics +3 and Payton Pritchard (Celtics) to get Under 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 113 - 112 Pelicans logo Pelicans

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Celtics to win by a 113-112 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

New Orleans Pelicans are available at Moneyline odds of -145, while opponents Boston Celtics can be backed at +122. The probability of the home team winning this NBA game is 59% according to the sportsbooks.

The spread is calculated to be 3, while total points comes in at 232.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 232.5, there are odds of -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Zion Williamson. You can get -106 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 25.5
-106
Under 25.5
-120
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 24.5
-114
Under 24.5
-112
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-122
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-116
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Player Assists
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-143
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-120
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+114
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-128
Under 7.5
-101
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
+102
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+116
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-100
Under 4.5
-130
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Pelicans Home Record Includes Four Straight Defeats

The Pelicans have been on the losing end in four consecutive games at Smoothie King Center. They have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 103.30 points on average and giving up 116.30.

The Celtics are riding a skid of four consecutive road defeats. They have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 102.90 points scored and 106.60 points allowed.

The last time the Celtics faced the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, they won 118-116. In their past 8 head-to-head matchups at Smoothie King Center, the Celtics have recorded five victories, while the Pelicans have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 3-7 219.60 103.30 116.30 3 7
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 4-6 209.50 102.90 106.60 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 3 35.73 89 11 29.7 3.7 3.3 5.3 - 0.3
Payton Pritchard 3 35.67 45 12 15.0 4.0 1.3 6.7 - 0.7
Derrick White 3 35.17 55 11 18.3 3.7 3.3 3.7 1.3 2.0

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 2 38.75 37 8 18.5 4.0 2.0 8.5 - 1.5
Jordan Poole 2 36.3 36 7 18.0 3.5 3.0 2.0 0.5 -
Zion Williamson 2 35.25 52 12 26.0 6.0 - 9.5 - 4.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jayson Tatum
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kevon Looney
Injured
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Yves Missi
Injured
Jaden Springer
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

26 Oct NBA
Celtics 113-119 Pistons
24 Oct NBA
Celtics 95-105 Knicks
22 Oct NBA
76ers 117-116 Celtics
16 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 81-119 Knicks
14 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 102-127 Celtics
12 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 113-121 Knicks
10 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 115-93 Knicks
07 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 91-90 Celtics
05 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-105 Celtics
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 89-120 Celtics

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

24 Oct NBA
Spurs 120-116 Pelicans
22 Oct NBA
Pelicans 122-128 Grizzlies
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Heat 153-104 Pelicans
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
04 Apr NBA
Pelicans 108-124 Lakers
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 98-114 Clippers
30 Mar NBA
Hornets 94-98 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Knicks 2 1 0.667 110.3 107 3.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Raptors 1 2 0.333 127.7 126.3 1.4 0-1 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-2 2L
Celtics 0 3 0 108 113.7 -5.7 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-3 3L
Nets 0 3 0 116 128.3 -12.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bucks 2 1 0.667 122.7 118 4.7 1-0 1-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 1L
Cavaliers 2 1 0.667 120 118.7 1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Pistons 2 1 0.667 115 113 2 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 2 1 0.667 132 118.3 13.7 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Heat 2 1 0.667 127.3 115.3 12 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Wizards 1 2 0.333 116.7 126.3 -9.6 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1L
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
Timberwolves 2 1 0.667 114 117.3 -3.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 1W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 2 0.333 120 117 3 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Kings 1 2 0.333 113.7 117 -3.3 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1-2 1L
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Lakers 2 1 0.667 121.3 116.3 5 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 2-1 2W
Clippers 2 1 0.667 117 112.7 4.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 3 0 1 121 105 16 1-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 3-0 3W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Mavericks 1 2 0.333 112.7 123.7 -11 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 1-2 1W
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 2 1 0.667 110.3 107 3.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bucks 2 1 0.667 122.7 118 4.7 1-0 1-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 1L
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Heat 2 1 0.667 127.3 115.3 12 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Hornets 2 1 0.667 132 118.3 13.7 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Raptors 1 2 0.333 127.7 126.3 1.4 0-1 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-2 2L
Cavaliers 2 1 0.667 120 118.7 1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Pistons 2 1 0.667 115 113 2 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Wizards 1 2 0.333 116.7 126.3 -9.6 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1L
Celtics 0 3 0 108 113.7 -5.7 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-3 3L
Nets 0 3 0 116 128.3 -12.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
Spurs 3 0 1 121 105 16 1-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 3-0 3W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Kings 1 2 0.333 113.7 117 -3.3 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1-2 1L
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Lakers 2 1 0.667 121.3 116.3 5 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 2-1 2W
Timberwolves 2 1 0.667 114 117.3 -3.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 1W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 2 0.333 120 117 3 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Clippers 2 1 0.667 117 112.7 4.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Mavericks 1 2 0.333 112.7 123.7 -11 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 1-2 1W
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Spurs 3 0 1 121 105 16 1-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 3-0 3W
Hornets 2 1 0.667 132 118.3 13.7 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Cavaliers 2 1 0.667 120 118.7 1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Pistons 2 1 0.667 115 113 2 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Clippers 2 1 0.667 117 112.7 4.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Lakers 2 1 0.667 121.3 116.3 5 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 2-1 2W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Heat 2 1 0.667 127.3 115.3 12 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Bucks 2 1 0.667 122.7 118 4.7 1-0 1-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 1L
Timberwolves 2 1 0.667 114 117.3 -3.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 2-1 1W
Knicks 2 1 0.667 110.3 107 3.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Mavericks 1 2 0.333 112.7 123.7 -11 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 1-2 1W
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Trail Blazers 1 2 0.333 120 117 3 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-2 1-2 1L
Kings 1 2 0.333 113.7 117 -3.3 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1-2 1L
Raptors 1 2 0.333 127.7 126.3 1.4 0-1 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-2 2L
Wizards 1 2 0.333 116.7 126.3 -9.6 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1L
Celtics 0 3 0 108 113.7 -5.7 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-3 3L
Nets 0 3 0 116 128.3 -12.3 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-3 3L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak