Pelicans vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 27

Pelicans vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The Boston Celtics (0-3) are 2-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The matchup's over/under is set at 233.5.

Pelicans vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (77.2%)

Pelicans vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Pelicans covered 33 times in 82 matchups with a spread last season.
• As 2-point underdogs or more, the Celtics had two wins ATS (2-1) last season.
• Last season, 45 Pelicans games went over the point total.
• Last season, 37 of the Celtics' 82 games hit the over.
• New Orleans covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. NOLA covered 21 times in 41 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered 12 times in 41 opportunities in road games.
• Against the spread last season, Boston had better results on the road (21-19-1) than at home (18-23-0).

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Jordan Poole provided points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists last season. He also averaged 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Per game, Trey Murphy III posted 21.2 points, 5.1 boards and 3.5 assists. He also delivered 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Yves Missi averaged 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, plus 0.5 steals and 1.3 blocks.
• Zion Williamson put up 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest, plus 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Jose Alvarado's numbers last season were 10.3 points, 2.4 boards and 4.6 assists per game. He made 39.2% of his shots from the floor and 35.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.0 treys.

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum's numbers last season were 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 made treys (fourth in league).
• Derrick White posted 16.4 points last season, plus 4.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds.
• Jaylen Brown recorded 22.2 points, 4.5 assists and 5.8 boards.
• Anfernee Simons averaged 19.3 points, 4.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds.
• Payton Pritchard averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.2 made treys per contest (10th in NBA).

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