Celtics Look to Rebound at Home Against Challenged Pelicans

Game outlook

On Monday night, the New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Boston Celtics in an anticipated non-conference matchup. Currently ranked 7th in the West, the Pelicans will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Meanwhile, the Celtics, leading the Eastern Conference by three games, will aim to recover from a recent home loss. This game marks the first of two meetings between these teams this season, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 EST at TD Garden in Boston. Boston has opened as the favored team with a line of -8, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pelicans +230 | Celtics -290

Spread: Pelicans +8 (-110) | Celtics -8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 74%.

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have been facing tough competition in the Western Conference and have lost three out of their last four games. However, they managed to secure a blowout victory against the Jazz with a score of 153 points. In their most recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Ingram led the team with 26 points, although they ultimately suffered a loss. The Pelicans currently have a healthy roster, with no players listed on their injury report. They have a balanced scoring attack, with their top three players contributing significantly. Zion Williamson leads the team with 21.9 points per game, along with 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists. Ingram is the second leading scorer with 21.3 points per game but has experienced a slight dip in scoring recently, averaging 16.7 points over his last 10 games. CJ McCollum contributes 19.2 points per game and is the team's top three-point shooter. Jonas Valanciunas has been a consistent presence, starting every game and averaging 13.9 points and a team-high 9.6 rebounds per game. Herb Jones adds 11.0 points per game in the starting lineup and is known for his defensive prowess. Off the bench, Trey Murphy III, Jordan Hawkins, and Jose Alvarado contribute significantly. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Pelicans rank 13th in offensive efficiency, 10th in defensive efficiency, and 14th in tempo based on their pace of play. Looking at their performance this season, the Pelicans are ranked 13th in offense, scoring an average of 116.73 points per game, and 10th in defense, allowing an average of 112.42 points to be scored against them per game. They have a winning record of 26-20 (25-20-1 ATS). The team has a solid shooting percentage, hitting 48.63% of their field goals, 76.45% of their free throws, and 38.27% of their three-pointers. They also average 44.47 rebounds per game and have 27.13 offensive assists and 12.69 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.16% from the field and 78.73% from the free-throw line. However, they excel in defending three-pointers, allowing only 34.32% to be made. too strong Z 😤 pic.twitter.com/NvWddkMVyd