The Pelicans will play the Celtics on Friday, April 10th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celtics will take to the court on Friday, April 10th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 87.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics, have a 96.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 9-30 away team record. That result ranks them 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics hit the floor with a 28-11 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 4th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 12th (115.4) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 16th, averaging 114.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.6 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 7th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Boston Celtics stand 28th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 107.0 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 7-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, have a 10-6 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 26-54 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 54-26 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The New Orleans Pelicans be settin' sail to face the Boston Celtics...
In this crucial late season matchup, the Pelicans be scrappin' with a 26-54 record...
While the Celtics be holdin' strong at 54-26, lookin' to secure their playoff seed...
The Pelicans be fightin' with a 7-9 division record, while the Celtics be standin' tall at 10-6...
Review each team's season standings below, and see the best bets for this battle...
Check out the point spread, total, and moneyline bets to make yer wager...
Arrr, keep an eye on the prop bets for each team and their scallywag players...
Best Pelicans at Celtics Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -16.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +16.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +850 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Celtics
4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | +16.5 -110-16.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +16.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -16.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Celtics
Game to Overtime
4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
NOP at BOS 4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at BOS 4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | 104.5 o -115104.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -118Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | 38.5 o -11538.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 4/10/26 7:40pm EDT | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 56 | 26 | 0.683 | +8.0 | 30-11 | 26-15 | 10-6 | 36-16 | 114.9 | 107.2 | +7.7 | W2 | 8-2 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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