New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics Point Spread Pick - Odds and NBA Predictions
Date:
January 16, 7:35 pm
Location:
TD Garden
TV:
FSN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Boston -4.5
Total:
214
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The New Orleans Pelicans will head to Beantown to take on the Boston Celtics in a cross-conference collision set to take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The tip-off is set for 7:35 PM ET and will be televised on three platforms, including NBA TV, FSN, and SPORTSNET. The two teams last met a year ago in Boston when the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 117-107. Overall, Boston has won five of the previous six meetings between the two sides. In the last ten meetings, Boston is also 7-3 ATS when placed against New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics Overview<br />
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New Orleans and Boston both enter this contest on winning streaks. For the Celtics, they continue to dominate the East and look a true contender for the NBA Championship. Boston has now won seven straight. Most recently, the Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in London, England by a score of 114-103. The Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks in an overtime thriller on Sunday by a score of 123-118.
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New Orleans at Boston NBA Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Pelicans enter with an overall record of 22-20 SU on the year while also showing value with a 22-19-1 ATS.
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As for the Celtics, they come in with a remarkable record of 34-10 SU on the season while also boding value against the spread at 27-15.
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At home, Boston is 18-5 straight up.
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Public Money<br />
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From the opening of this market, the line has remained idle. This seems like a bit of a misnomer given the fact that 87% of the cash and 91% of the tickets are with Boston in this spot. On the Money Line, NOLA comes in as a +165 underdog while the Celtics come in as a -185 home favorite. For the Over/Under, we have seen this market move upward by a point to indicate early action on the Over. 54% of the cash and 71% of the tickets are on the Over to confirm this trend.
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New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics Pick
Once again, the stock on the Celtics is through the ceiling. We have already cited Beantown’s current winning streak but they have also been an economical choice against the spread as of late, going 3-1 ATS in their previous four outings. Thus, the low-hanging fruit offered in this market seems like a steal. However, there is a good chance that the Celtics are overvalued here given their overall body of work combined with home court advantage. The fact remains, New Orleans features one of the most feared duos in all of the NBA. The combination of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis is one that could give even a team as rugged as Boston the shivers. Whilst the ‘Cans are riding a hot hand with this talent, we will step in on them while they remain undervalued. Take the points.
Free Pick:
Take New Orleans +4.5
