The Boston Celtics return from London to host the New Orleans Pelicans and can win their eighth game in a row. The Celts have been a decent spread bet at home and are 4-2 ATS in their last six games at TD Garden. Not to be outdone, the Pelicans are 4-2 SU and ATS in their last six road games but they’re 1-6 SU in the last seven games vs Boston. The Celtics opened as 4.5-point favorites to keep the streak alive.
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of the Pelicans’ last 12 games with one day off between games.
- The Celtics are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after an ATS win.
- The Celtics are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games against teams with winning records.
Boston has continued to be a force in the Eastern Conference and has a four-game lead on Toronto for the top spot. Where the Celtics continue to make their case as the best team in the East is on the defensive end as they’re holding opposing teams to only 97 points per game, which is first in the NBA.
Boston has also been a great team at home vs Western Conference opponents as they’re 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS. The only case to downgrade the C’s in Beantown tonight is they’re returning from an overseas trip to London and could potentially be worn down from all the travel.
The Pelicans continue to scrape by in a loaded Western Conference and are barely clinging to a playoff spot. But it’s no fault of the twin towers, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. The two seven-footers both average over 25 points per game and as a result, New Orleans is ranked fourth in points per game this season.
But where they fall short is on the defensive end as they rank 28th in points allowed per game (111.1) and have permitted teams to top 100 points in 13 of their last 15 games. Bettors should also know that the Pellies have been a respectable wager vs Eastern Conference teams as they’re 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS in seven games this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Boston Celtics as 4.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 214.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark score prediction models pick a 111-102 result in favor of the Celtics today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Boston battles the New Orleans Pelicans, currently with a 22-20 mark (22-19-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 21-22-1 for the Celtics and 25-17 for the Pelicans. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs New Orleans injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 24-rated Pelicans taking on the No. 8-rated Celtics in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Boston's No. 22-ranked offense (103 PPG) against a New Orleans Pelicans defense that ranks No. 28 at 111.02 PPG. The Celtics have averaged 45.04% from the field per game, less than the Pelicans have managed so far this NBA season (49.08% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pelicans got a 48-point performance from Anthony Davis as New Orleans handed New York a 123-118 defeat on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Boston earned a 114-103 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday, getting 21 points from Jaylen Brown at O2 Arena.
- New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 16 of New Orleans' last 22 games
- New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
- Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans at Atlanta, Wednesday, January 17
Boston home to Philadelphia, Thursday, January 18
