The New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (33-15) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Smoothie King Center as big, 11-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Celtics 120, Pelicans 107.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-575)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 226.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-11)
Recent Celtics vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2025 | Celtics | -14.5 | 230 | -1220 | +755 | 120-119 BOS |
| 3/30/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 223 | -240 | +194 | 104-92 BOS |
| 1/29/2024 | Celtics | -8 | 233.5 | -328 | +259 | 118-112 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston is 20-28-0 ATS this season.
- The Celtics are 7-13 against the spread when favored by 11 points or more this season.
- A total of 21 of Boston's 48 games with a set total have hit the over (43.8%).
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 46 times and won 33, or 71.7%, of those games.
- This season, Boston has won 16 of its 20 games, or 80%, when favored by at least -575 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New Orleans has put together a 19-28-1 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 11-point underdogs this season, the Pelicans are 2-4 against the spread.
- New Orleans' games have hit the over 27 out of 48 times (56.2%).
- The Pelicans have won five of the 33 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (15.2%).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +420 or longer in six chances.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Al Horford: Probable (Toe),
Sam Hauser: Questionable (Hip)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Herbert Jones: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Hawkins: Questionable (Illness),
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Illness),
Daniel Theis: Out (Thumb)
Celtics vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and NBCS-BOS
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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