The Celtics will play the Pelicans on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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
The Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans will tip-off on Friday, January 31st, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, is currently 81.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 17-6 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans come to the floor sporting a 8-17 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 12th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 5th (117.3) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 21st, averaging 109.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.3 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 118.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, come to the game with a 1-8 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 33-15 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 12-36 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys! The Boston Celtics face the New Orleans Pelicans...in a fierce battle on Friday, January 31st, 2025. The Pelicans venue is alive with excitement for this epic showdown...The Celtics boast a 33-15 record, while the Pelicans lag at 12-36...Boston leads the Eastern Atlantic Division with a 5-2 record...New Orleans struggles in the Western Southwest Division at 1-8...The Celtics score an average of 117.3 points per game...while the Pelicans average 109.7 points per game (be sure to review each team's performance stats)...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads for this game...totals, and moneylines for you to place your bets...We have a great sampling of prop bets below for you...So set sail and witness this clash of titans on the court!
Best Celtics at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -12.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +12.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -700 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +500 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Celtics
Pelicans
1/31/25 8:10pm EST | -12.5 -105+12.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Celtics
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/31/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -118108.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -118Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -135Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
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Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -13025.5 u -105Bet |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1457.5 u +105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o +11023.5 u -145Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11829.5 u -115Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u +100Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o +10531.5 u -140Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at NOP 1/31/25 8:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 61 | 21 | 0.744 | +7.0 | 28-13 | 33-8 | 14-2 | 39-13 | 116.3 | 107.2 | +9.1 | W2 | 8-2 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +47.0 | 14-27 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-38 | 109.8 | 119.3 | -9.5 | L7 | 2-8 |
Boston Celtics & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +200 Bet |
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Boston Celtics & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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