Celtics vs. Pelicans NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 29

Celtics vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 29, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and BSNO

The Boston Celtics (35-11) are favored by 9 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (26-20) on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and BSNO. The matchup's point total is 236.5.

Celtics vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (76.4%)

Celtics vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Celtics have compiled a 22-21-3 record against the spread this season.
• In the Pelicans' 46 games this year, they have 25 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have gone over the total 22 times this season.
• Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 23 of 46 opportunities (50%).
• Against the spread, Boston has played better at home, covering 12 times in 22 home games, and 10 times in 24 road games.
• When it comes to point totals, the Celtics hit the over more often when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 11 times in 22 opportunities this season (50%). In away games, they have hit the over 11 times in 24 opportunities (45.8%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has performed better at home (14-10-0) than on the road (11-10-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over 11 of 24 times at home (45.8%), and 12 of 22 on the road (54.5%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum's numbers on the season are 26.8 points, 8.4 boards and 4.3 assists per game, shooting 46.8% from the floor and 36.4% from downtown, with an average of 3.0 made treys.
• Jaylen Brown averages 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
• Derrick White is averaging 15.6 points, 4.1 boards and 4.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 1.2 blocked shots.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 19.5 points, 2.0 assists and 6.7 boards.

Pelicans Leaders

• Brandon Ingram's numbers on the season are 21.3 points, 4.8 boards and 5.6 assists per game. He is also sinking 48.8% of his shots from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.4 triples.
• Jonas Valanciunas averages 13.9 points, 9.6 boards and 2.3 assists. He is also draining 56.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Zion Williamson's numbers on the season are 21.9 points, 5.5 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. He is draining 58.9% of his shots from the field.
• The Pelicans are receiving 19.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game from CJ McCollum.
• Herbert Jones averages 11.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He is making 49.1% of his shots from the floor and 38.7% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per game.

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