Celtics vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 30

  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
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The Boston Celtics visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EDT in New Orleans, LA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Celtics vs Pelicans Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 38-32 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 40-31 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-5.5 -115O 223.5 -110-250
New Orleans Pelicans +5.5 -105U 223.5 -110+190

Pelicans vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 74.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 56.4% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 55 of their last 76 games (+31.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 39 away games (+26.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 66 games (+24.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 54 games (+14.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 47 of their last 76 games (+14.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 75 games (+33.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 69 games (+20.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 47 of their last 75 games (+16.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 41 games (+16.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 60 games (+12.80 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 38-32 (+2.8 Units / 3.49% ROI).

  • 57-16 against the Moneyline (+3.45 Units / 0.93% ROI)
  • 37-35 against the Over for game total points (-1.45 Units / -1.81% ROI)
  • 35-37 against the Under for game total points (-5.7 Units / -7.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 40-31 (+5.9 Units / 7.35% ROI).

  • 45-28 against the Moneyline (+9.9 Units / 5.89% ROI)
  • 31-42 against the Over for game total points (-15.2 Units / -18.93% ROI)
  • 42-31 against the Under for game total points (+7.9 Units / 9.84% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 60 games (-21.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 63 games (-18.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-16.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 49 games (-13.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 29 games (-13.30 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 96 games (-35.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 95 games (-26.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 96 games (-25.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 94 games (-23.30 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 96 games (-21.75 Units / -12% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Pelicans are 27-6 (.818) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Pelicans were 14-20 (.412) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Pelicans are 31-9 (.775) when winning the rebounding margin this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .640

The Pelicans are 23-4 (.852) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .672

Injury Report: Pelicans vs. CelticsSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 30

  • Jose Alvarado (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Out
  • CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans): Ankle, Out
  • Naji Marshall (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics made 16.0 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 56% this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Pelicans have made 12.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (490/1,228) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans are shooting 35% from three (402/1,131) in the second half this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

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New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

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