The New Orleans Pelicans (25-16) face the Boston Celtics (29-12) Wednesday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans secured a 132-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday to cover as 1.5-point road underdogs. New Orleans has lost 4 of its last 6 games.
The Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 107-99 on Monday despite failing to cover as 9.5-point favorites at home. Boston is on a 3-game winning streak and has won 7 of its last 9 games.
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Pelicans at Celtics odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Celtics -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +9.5 (-110) | Celtics -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Pelicans at Celtics key injuries
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
- F Herbert Jones (back) doubtful
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Celtics
- G Marcus Smart (knee) questionable
- C Robert Williams (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 116, Pelicans 109
Moneyline
I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this game because the Celtics (-425) are too heavily favored. Taking Boston straight up isn’t advised at the current odds because risking more than 4 times your potential return is not a good wager.
Against the spread
Even though the Celtics are the better team and healthier, PELICANS +9.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning. New Orleans has shown that its capable of keeping games close despite not having Ingram or Williamson available.
The Celtics are also 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
Over/Under
With the number of notable players that could miss Wednesday’s game, UNDER 231.5 (-112) feels like the ideal way to bet the total. The recent trends also make the Under an intriguing wager.
The Pelicans have gone Under in 15 of their last 18 games against a team with a winning record. The Under is also 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these sides and 15-6 in their last 21 meetings in Boston.
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