Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Stick With Pelicans to Cover the Line

We like the look of the Pelicans +11 at 1.89 when they take on the Celtics. We think the underdogs can put up a strong showing against their opponents.

7 Wins for Celtics in Last 10 H2H Encounters

Boston Celtics previous game saw them claim a 122-100 home win over Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Kristaps Porzingis scored 34 points, with Jaylen Brown getting 28 and Derrick White 22.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost their last four games, most recently suffering a 137-136 home defeat to Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. On the points front, Trey Murphy recorded 32, Zion Williamson 29 and Dejounte Murray 27.

The last matchup between the Celtics and the Pelicans saw the former win. It was a 120-119 scoreline at TD Garden. The Celtics have racked up seven straight victories over the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 114.7 points, 45.5 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 44.7% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.8 points and 45.6 rebounds per contest.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 22.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis averages 2.9 (53.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.7 points, 43.8 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.8 points and 49.8 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 21.7 points and 3.0 (37.5%) 3-pointers made, while Dejounte Murray has an average of 6.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Expert NBA Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making NBA picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Celtics vs Pelicans stats:

• The +11 line has been covered by Pelicans in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +11 line has been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +11 line has been covered by Pelicans in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -11 line hasn’t been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -11 line hasn’t been covered by Celtics in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +11 line has been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics vs Pelicans Prediction

The +11 line looks too big. New Orleans Pelicans should be able to stay relatively close to their opponents and we are very keen to snap up the 1.89 that they cover the spread in this NBA contest.

It’s good to explore all avenues and you might prefer bigger odds about the prediction you want to make. Go ahead and move the line until you’re happy with the price.

Pelicans +11 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Our Pick

Pelicans +11 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Dejounte Murray Over 18.5 Points 1.85

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans) has totaled an average of 25 points in the past 4 games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of 1.85 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Dejounte Murray Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.85

Under 18.5

1.88

Assists

Over 7.5

2.10

Under 7.5

1.70

Rebounds

Over 6.5

1.92

Under 6.5

1.82

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Jayson Tatum Under 25.5 Points 1.88

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has averaged 19.8 points in the past 5 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at 1.88.

Latest Jayson Tatum Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

1.85

Under 25.5

1.88

Assists

Over 5.5

2.12

Under 5.5

1.68

Rebounds

Over 8.5

1.96

Under 8.5

1.78

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 124 - 115 Pelicans

We’re going for the Celtics to achieve a 124-115 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Celtics Big Favorites to Win

With an estimated 83% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their 1.20 betting odds about Boston Celtics triumphing in this NBA game. The market suggests that New Orleans Pelicans are least likely to win at 4.90.

11 is the spread and 233 is the total points line. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 233, this selection is available at 1.91.

The Celtics can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.42 favorites. The Pelicans are 2.90 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

1.20

Pelicans

4.90

Point Spread

Celtics -11

1.91

Pelicans +11

1.91

Total Points

Under 233

1.91

Over 233

1.91

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jayson Tatum is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back 1.85 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.88.

Player Points

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 25.5

1.85

Under 25.5

1.88

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

1.83

Under 21.5

1.89

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 21.5

1.85

Under 21.5

1.88

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 21.5

1.89

Under 21.5

1.83

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 19.5

1.78

Under 19.5

1.96

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 18.5

1.78

Under 18.5

1.96

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 18.5

1.85

Under 18.5

1.88

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 13.5

1.81

Under 13.5

1.93

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 11.5

1.91

Under 11.5

1.83

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 9.5

1.81

Under 9.5

1.93

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

1.88

Under 8.5

1.85

Player Assists

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

2.10

Under 7.5

1.70

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

2.12

Under 5.5

1.68

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

1.94

Under 4.5

1.79

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.93

Under 4.5

1.81

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.79

Under 3.5

1.95

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

2.38

Under 3.5

1.54

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.77

Under 3.5

1.97

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

2.00

Under 3.5

1.75

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.95

Under 3.5

1.79

Player Rebounds

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 8.5

1.96

Under 8.5

1.78

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.83

Under 7.5

1.89

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

1.78

Under 7.5

1.96

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

1.71

Under 6.5

2.06

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

1.92

Under 6.5

1.82

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

2.02

Under 5.5

1.74

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

2.20

Under 5.5

1.63

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

1.76

Under 3.5

2.00

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.70

Under 3.5

2.08

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.63

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.62

Under 3.5

2.20

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

3 CJ McCollum

4 Javonte Green

5 Dejounte Murray

21 Yves Missi

25 Trey Murphy

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	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

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