The Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans meet Monday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Pelicans vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Pelicans vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Pistons and Knicks, and they play the Cavs next. The Celtics haven’t started 0-4 since the 2013-14 season.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 108 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 42 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 24 points and 5 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 20 points and 3.5 rebounds. Sam Hauser is the third double-digit scorer and Neemias Queta is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies and Spurs, and they play the Nuggets next. The Pelicans haven’t started 0-3 since the 2021-22 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 119 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 27 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 19 points and 2 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 1.5 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The favorites have won each of the Pelicans’ last 14 games.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last four games.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 12 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Pelicans following a road loss.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last five night games have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Jordan Poole ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Trey Murphy III ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown has recorded three games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Derrick White has recorded three games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank T1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.5).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.5).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (108.0).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (17.3).
Pelicans vs Celtics Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Kevon Looney. Karlo Matkovic and Yves Missi are questionable.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
Pelicans vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics will get their act together eventually, but their offense is stuck in the mud and I doubt things improve on the end of a back-to-back. The Pelicans are rested, and they’ve shown flashes of promise with competitive games against the Grizzlies and Spurs. The Celtics are also playing their third road game in the last four days, and that’s a lot for players still trying to find their footing early in the season. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pelicans at home.