The Celtics are gearing up for a showdown against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Jan 29. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Boston comes into this matchup as 8.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 234. Will the Celtics manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Celtics vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Celtics vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Celtics -8.5
- Total 234
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 29
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Celtics are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Do the Pelicans Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Coming into today’s game, the Pelicans are 26-20 overall and are +8.5 point underdogs. In their 46 games, the Pelicans have gone 18-17 against Western Conference teams and 8-3 in non-conference play.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans put up 117 points against the Bucks. They shot 47.1% from the field and hit 9 three-pointers. On the season, the Pelicans are shooting 48% from the field, which is 9th best in the NBA. From beyond the arc, they are 5th in percentage and 18th in made three-pointers.
When it comes to defense, the Pelicans have been solid this season, ranking 14th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 113.0. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 114.6 points per contest, which is 13th in the league.
Looking at their last five games, New Orleans has struggled a bit, allowing 121.4 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA during that stretch. However, on the season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average in 60.9% of their games vs. the Pelicans.
One area where the Pelicans have struggled this season is defending the three-point line, as they are 21st in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.5%. However, they have done a good job of keeping teams off the free-throw line, ranking 11th in made free throws allowed per game at 22.4.
Do the Celtics Have What It Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Coming into today’s game, the Celtics have an overall record of 35-11 and are 2-1 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place and are also 1st in the Atlantic division.
Heading into today, the Celtics offense is 4th in the NBA, averaging 120.3 points per game. On the year, they have outscored their opponent’s defensive average in 67.4% of their games. In the game against the Clippers, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in scoring with 21 points while Payton Pritchard added 12 points.
At 110.7 points per game allowed, the Boston Celtics have the 4th best defense in the NBA. They have been especially stingy at home, where they give up just 108.4 points per contest (4th). Over their last five games, opponents have scored just 108.8 points per game (7th).
Despite being one of the best defensive teams in the league, opponents have made 58.7% of their three-point attempts vs. the Celtics. However, Boston has done a great job of limiting made free throws, allowing just 19.2 per game (1st).
On the season, the Celtics are the top rebounding team in the NBA. They are also 1st in blocked shots, while ranking 29th in steals.
Celtics vs. Pelicans Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 19.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -123. Our model predicts that Brandon Ingram will finish the game going 9/18 from the field and scoring 25 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -105.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Over 19.5 Points (-105)
Celtics vs. Pelicans Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Celtics vs. Pelicans game, we suggest taking the Pelicans at +8.5. Even though our predictions have the Celtics winning 117-116, we see the Pelicans as the better choice on the point spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 234, and given that our model is projecting 233 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Pelicans +8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook