The Boston Celtics host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBA TV.
The Celtics (23-23) are hoping they have turned a corner in their frustrating season with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, followed up by a win over Oklahoma City the next night. The Pelicans (20-25) have won three of their last four games, and Zion Williamson has averaged 38.5 points per game in his last two starts.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Celtics -2.5
- Money line: Celtics -140 / Pelicans +115
- Over-under: 229.5
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Advice and prediction
The Pelicans scored a 120-115 overtime win over the Celtics in late February in New Orleans, but Lonzo Ball is questionable for Monday’s game. The Celtics have bigger injury issues, as All-Star guard Jaylen Brown is out along with Tristan Thompson and Semi Ojeleye, but Evan Fournier is available.
With Brown out, I like the under 229.5 on Monday. New Orleans is the top over team in the league, but has been playing better defense in the last week, and has hit the under in four of their last five games. The first game between these two teams would have easily hit under this number if not for overtime, and the Celtics will be missing Brown’s production.
Prediction: Celtics 114, Pelicans 108
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