The Boston Celtics (27-11) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (8-31) as double-digit, 15.5-point favorites on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and Gulf Coast Sports.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Celtics 122, Pelicans 103.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-1316)
- Total Pick: Under 229.5 (computer predicts 225.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-15.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- So far this season, Boston has put together a 16-22-0 record against the spread.
- The Celtics are 1-4 against the spread when favored by 15.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 16 of Boston's 39 games with a set total.
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 36 times and won 27, or 75%, of those games.
- This season, Boston has won four of its five games when favored by at least -1316 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 15-24-0 ATS this year.
- A total of 21 of New Orleans' 39 games with a set total have hit the over (53.8%).
- The Pelicans have put together a 4-25 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 13.8% of those games).
- New Orleans has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +787 or longer.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jordan Walsh: Questionable (Illness),
Drew Peterson: Out (Concussion)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out (Shoulder),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Keion Brooks Jr.: Questionable (Not With Team),
Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Elbow),
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Hamstring)
Celtics vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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