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Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (50-29) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (40-39) on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-109 on Tuesday, but failed to cover as -18.5-point home favorites. Memphis is 2 games behind the Denver Nuggets for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

On Tuesday, the Pelicans failed to cover as 4-point home favorites in their 121-103 loss to the Sacramento Kings. New Orleans is 1 game back of the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.

The Grizzlies and the Pelicans will meet for the 4th time this season. Memphis won 2 of the 1st 3 meetings and the Under went 1-2.

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Grizzlies at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Pelicans -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +5.5 (-110) | Pelicans -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grizzlies at Pelicans key injuries

Grizzlies

Not yet submitted

Pelicans

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Grizzlies at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 117, Grizzlies 114

Moneyline

PASS.

Even though I have the Pelicans coming away with a narrow win, I don’t hate taking the Grizzlies’ moneyline at the current odds (+180) with Memphis still having an outside chance to get the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

Against the spread

GRIZZLIES +5.5 (-110) is the choice in this important Western Conference matchup. There’s a chance Memphis wins outright, while it’s hard to see New Orleans winning by 6-plus points.

The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Over/Under

OVER 228.5 (-110) is the lean in this contest with both teams playing for playoff seeding. This is a pace-up game for the Pelicans and the Over is 4-2 in the last 6 meetings.

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Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sacramento Kings (47-31) will face the New Orleans Pelicans (40-38) on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Kings lost 142-134 in overtime to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday as 16.5-point favorites at home. Despite the disappointing loss to San Antonio, Sacramento is only 2 games behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

The Pelicans covered as 4-point home favorites in Saturday’s 122-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. New Orleans is currently the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, but it is only half a game back of the No. 5 seed.

This will be the 3rd meeting this season. The Pelicans won 136-104 at home on Feb. 4 and the Kings won 123-108 at home on March 6. The Over/Under is 1-1.

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Kings at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Pelicans -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kings +3.5 (-105) | Pelicans -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kings at Pelicans key injuries

Kings

G Malik Monk (leg) questionable

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (leg) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Kings at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 119, Kings 114

Moneyline

PASS.

Unless you believe the Kings will secure the win on the road or if you can get the Pelicans at -150 odds or better, I would avoid wagering on the moneyline in this matchup.

Against the spread

PELICANS -3.5 (-115) is how I’d bet with New Orleans hitting its stride recently. The Pelicans have won 7 of their last 10 games and each of those 7 wins was by 8-plus points.

Sacramento is 2-5 ATS in the last 7 road meetings and New Orleans is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games overall.

Over/Under

Despite these teams having dynamic offenses, UNDER 237.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning in this game. This is a pace-down game for the Kings and the Pelicans are 6th in defensive rating this season.

The Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans and the Under is also 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings overall.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (37-37) will square off against the Portland Trail Blazers (32-42) on Monday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans handily defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 131-110 on Saturday and covered as 5-point road underdogs. New Orleans is currently the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference amid its 4-game winning streak.

The Trail Blazers covered as 10.5-point home underdogs Sunday in a 118-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Portland has lost 8 of its last 10 games and is 4.5 games back of the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.

This will be their 4th meeting this season. New Orleans has covered and won in each of the last 2 games, and the Under is 1-2 in the 1st 3 meetings.

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -390 (bet $390 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -9.5 (-115) | Trail Blazers +9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers key injuries

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (leg) out
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Trail Blazers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 119, Trail Blazers 107

Moneyline

PASS.

The Pelicans are favored to win on the road against a struggling Trail Blazers squad, however, it’s not worth taking them straight up with the lack of profit you’d receive if they secure the victory.

Against the spread

PELICANS -9.5 (-115) is the pick in this contest with how these teams are performing recently. There’s a chance the Trail Blazers sit G Damian Lillard, G Anfernee Simons, and C Jusuf Nurkic as their playoff hopes are looking bleak.

New Orleans is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games and has won each by at least 10-plus points. Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 home games.

Over/Under

With the Trail Blazers likely being shorthanded, UNDER 227.5 (-112) is the play the total in this matchup. Portland plays at the 10th slowest pace in the NBA and it could be missing a few of its starters on Monday.

The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between these teams.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (30-32) face the Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) on Wednesday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans lost 101-93 to the Orlando Magic on Monday and were unable to cover as 4.5-point home favorites. New Orleans has lost 4 games in a row.

The Trail Blazers were unable to cover as 5-point road underdogs in Tuesday’s 123-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Portland can move up to the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference with a win on Wednesday.

This will be the second meeting between New Orleans and Portland this season. The Trail Blazers covered as 9-point road underdogs in a 106-95 win over the Pelicans as the Under (223) hit on Nov. 10.

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Trail Blazers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +1.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers key injuries

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (leg) out
F Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) out
G Josh Richardson (quad) questionable
C Jonas Valanciunas (calf) questionable
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Trail Blazers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Trail Blazers 115, Pelicans 111

Moneyline

The Pelicans have been struggling recently and they are dealing with a variety of injuries, so TRAIL BLAZERS (-120) is the pick in this game at home.

Against the spread

BET TRAIL BLAZERS -1.5 (-110).

Despite being on a back-to-back, the Trail Blazers are 17-14 at home compared to the Pelicans being 10-21 on the road this season. G Damian Lillard has been playing lights out for Portland and New Orleans is also 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games overall.

Over/Under

UNDER 233.5 (-112) is the lean in this matchup despite Lillard’s recent scoring onslaught. The Under has hit in 5 straight meetings and the Trail Blazers are 4-0 to the Under in their last 4 games against a team with a losing record.

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Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (25-36) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (30-31) Monday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Magic were unable to cover as 2.5-point home favorites in their 121-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers Saturday. Orlando is currently 3.5 games behind the Washington Wizards for the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Pelicans were blown out 128-106 as 4-point road underdogs against the New York Knicks Saturday. New Orleans is amid a 3-game losing skid and in 10th place in the Western Conference but are only 1.5 games back of the No. 6 seed.

The Magic and the Pelicans will be meeting for the second time this season on Monday. Orlando won 123-110 as a 1-point home underdog and the Over (229.5) connected on Jan. 20.

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Magic at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Pelicans -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +4.5 (-105) | Pelicans -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Magic at Pelicans key injuries

Magic

F Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) out

Pelicans

F Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) out
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Magic at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 117, Magic 111

Moneyline

AVOID.

Considering how the Pelicans (-200) have performed recently, it isn’t worth taking their moneyline at the current odds given the risk.

Against the spread

Even with the team’s recent struggles, PELICANS -4.5 (-115) is the pick as I believe this is a solid get-right spot for New Orleans at home. The Magic don’t have anyone to contain F Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans should have the size advantage with C Jonas Valanciunas.

Over/Under

UNDER 228.5 (-115) is how I’d bet the total with how these teams play. The Magic and the Pelicans are both in the bottom half of the league in pace and offensive rating in their last 10 games.

The Under is also 14-5 in the last 19 meetings between these teams in New Orleans.

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Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Hawks (27-27) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (28-27) on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Hawks lost 128-108 to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday and were unable to cover as 10-point underdogs on the road. Atlanta has gone 2-3 in its last 5 games and 5-5 in its last 10 contests.

The Pelicans cruised to a 136-104 win over the Sacramento Kings to cover as 2-point underdogs at home. After losing 10 games in a row, New Orleans has won each of its last 2 games.

Atlanta beat New Orleans 124-121 in overtime on Nov. 5 as 1.5-point favoroites as the 235.5 Over cashed.

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Hawks at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hawks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Pelicans -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +2.5 (-115) | Pelicans -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -112 | U: -109)

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Hawks at Pelicans key injuries

Hawks

None

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (toe) probable
C Jonas Valanciunas (quad) probable
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hawks at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 123, Hawks 117

Moneyline

Assuming that Ingram and Valanciunas are active, I’d side with the PELICANS (-130) in this matchup. New Orleans is 19-9 at home compared to Atlanta being 14-16 on the road this season.

Against the spread

PELICANS -2.5 (-105) is the ideal choice with New Orleans expected to have Ingram, Valanciunas, and G CJ McCollum available. While the Hawks don’t have any notable injuries to report, they’ve struggled to string together much success recently.

Atlanta is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games playing on 2 days of rest.

Over/Under

With both teams being top 14 squads in pace, OVER 225.5 (-112) is the bet here. The Hawks and the Pelicans are also in the top half of the league in offensive rating.

The Hawks have hit the Over in 5 of their last 6 games overall. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have gone 4-1 to the Over in their last 5 games overall.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (26-26) will go up against the Dallas Mavericks (27-25) on Thursday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans suffered a 122-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, falling short of covering the 7-point spread. New Orleans has lost 9 games in a row.

The Mavericks won 111-105 against the Detroit Pistons on Monday despite failing to cover as 10-point favorites at home. Dallas has gone 4-6 in its last 10 games.

This is the 3rd meeting this season with the teams splitting the 1st 2 — the Pelicans winning at home by 2 and losing in Dallas by 10.

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Pelicans at Mavericks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Mavericks -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +4.5 (-110) | Mavericks -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Mavericks key injuries

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Mavericks

F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
F Christian Wood (thumb) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 116, Mavericks 112

Moneyline

Even though they’ve struggled to win games recently, I’ll take the PELICANS (+155) to win on the road. New Orleans might not have Williamson available, but G CJ McCollum, F Brandon Ingram, and C Jonas Valanciunas are enough to beat Dallas.

Against the spread

If you aren’t comfortable taking the moneyline, PELICANS +4.5 (-110) is what I’d wager on in this game. Despite the Mavericks looking better than the Pelicans recently, they are overly reliant on G Luka Doncic to produce gaudy numbers.

Over/Under

OVER 222.5 (-110).

This is a pace-up game for the Mavericks and both of these teams are top 15 in offensive rating this season. New Orleans and Dallas have been involved in some high-scoring affairs against each other recently.

The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Dallas and the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings overall.

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Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (33-14) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (26-21) on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets lost 101-99 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday but failed to cover as 3-point favorites at home. Denver had won 9 straight games before the loss, although C Nikola Jokic continues to be sidelined due to an injury.

The Pelicans suffered a 100-96 loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday despite covering as 7-point underdogs on the road. New Orleans is currently on a 4-game losing skid.

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Nuggets at Pelicans odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -1.5 (-105) | Pelicans +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Pelicans key injuries

Nuggets

G Bones Hyland (finger) questionable
C Nikola Jokic (hamstring) questionable
F Michael Porter Jr. (personal) questionable

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (toe) doubtful
F Naji Marshall (toe) questionable
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 114, Pelicans 109

Moneyline

NUGGETS (-115) is where I’d lean even if Jokic is out again. The Nuggets have shown they are one of the deepest teams in the NBA and G CJ McCollum is shouldering a lot for the Pelicans with Ingram and Williamson sidelined.

Against the spread

NUGGETS -1.5 (-105) is how I’d bet on the spread in this contest, though, I’d rather take the moneyline instead. However, this spread does appear to be created with the idea that Jokic will be inactive again.

The Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings with the Pelicans. The Pelicans are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

UNDER 231.5 (-110) is an intriguing bet in this matchup. regardless of Jokic. While the Pelicans are 12th in pace, the Nuggets play at the 10th slowest pace in the NBA this season.

Denver has gone Under in 5 of its last 6 games following an ATS loss and New Orleans has gone Under in 8 of its last 9 games against a team with a winning record. The Under has also hit in 8 of the last 10 meetings between these teams.

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Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (24-21) face the New Orleans Pelicans (26-18) on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat lost 121-113 at the Atlanta Hawks Monday as they were unable to cover the 1-point spread as underdogs. The loss snapped a 3-game win streak for Miami.

The Pelicans were defeated 113-103 by the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday as they fell short of covering as 7.5-point underdogs on the road. New Orleans has lost 6 of its last 10 games.

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Heat at Pelicans odds

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Moneyline (ML): Heat -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Pelicans +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat -2.5 (-110) | Pelicans +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Heat at Pelicans key injuries

Heat

G Kyle Lowry (knee) questionable
F Caleb Martin (quad) probable
G Duncan Robinson (finger) out

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
F Herbert Jones (back) doubtful
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 110, Pelicans 105

Moneyline

Given how injured New Orleans is, MIAMI (-135) feels like the best way to bet on the moneyline in this contest. Miami has F Jimmy Butler and C Bam Adebayo back in the lineup, and there’s a chance Lowry returns.

Against the spread

Even though I’m fine taking HEAT -2.5 (-110) in this game, I’d rather take the moneyline in this game. Outside of G CJ McCollum, the Pelicans haven’t been able to trust anyone to score consistently with Ingram and Williamson sidelined.

The Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record and the Pelicans are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

UNDER 219.5 (-112) seems like the correct way to bet the spread in this game as both of these teams are top 8 in defensive rating.

The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams in New Orleans and is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings overall.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

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