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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Celtics

The New Orleans Pelicans go head-to-head with the Boston Celtics in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We have decided to go for the Celtics on the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a generous -16.5 line at -114 when they take on the Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered seven consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 156-137 home triumph against Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center. Jeremiah Fears dropped 40 points, as Jordan Poole finished with 34 and Jordan Hawkins 25.

Boston Celtics have won four home games on the spin. On the road at Madison Square Garden in their last game, they were beaten 112-106 by New York Knicks. Jayson Tatum scored 24 points and had 13 rebounds, with Payton Pritchard totaling 23 points and Baylor Scheierman 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 122-90 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Celtics have nine straight wins against the Pelicans. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 112.6 points, 41.0 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.7 points and 47.4 rebounds per contest.

Jeremiah Fears is averaging 17.9 points and 4.2 assists, while Yves Missi averages 6.3 rebounds and Saddiq Bey 2.8 (51.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.0 points, 46.2 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 5.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 106.9 points and 37.6 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.9 points, with Payton Pritchard making 3.2 (48.5%) 3-pointers per contest. Jayson Tatum has an average of 10.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Make the most of New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We strongly fancy the chances of Celtics beating the underdogs handsomely in this NBA contest. That is why we’re betting the market leaders at -16.5 on the spread at -114.

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Key Pelicans vs Celtics stats:

• The -16.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 of their last 5 games.

Celtics -16.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 103 - 124 Celtics

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1429 about Boston Celtics which reflects they have a 93% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +810 about the underdogs.

16.5 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 223.5, there are odds of -114.

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Moneyline

Pelicans

+810

Celtics

-1429

Point Spread

Pelicans +16.5

-106

Celtics -16.5

-114

Total Points

Under 223.5

-106

Over 223.5

-114

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The Celtics have strung together four consecutive wins at TD Garden. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 110.80 points scored and 104.50 points allowed.

The Pelicans have lost seven straight on the road. They have gone 1-9 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 112.10 points on offense and surrendering 119.90 on defense.

In their most recent matchup at TD Garden, the Celtics got the better of the Pelicans 120-119. Over the past 8 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have collected six wins, while the Pelicans have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O223.5	U223.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		8-2	215.30	110.80	104.50	2	8
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		1-9	232.00	112.10	119.90	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
• U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +16.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -16.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 119.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.10 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 215.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 106.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.80 pts and allowed 104.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (77.31%)
• Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 13.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.80 (79.84%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.3, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 29.80
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (79.6%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 35.20
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 5.80
• Turnovers : 11.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.10 (86.36%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.2, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 36.00
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

• 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

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