The Pelicans will play the Celtics on Monday, January 29th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Monday, January 29th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 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 New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 98.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 12-10 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 20-2 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 2nd in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 12th (116.7) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 4th, averaging 120.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.0 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 17th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 11-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 26-20 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 35-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Monday, January 29th, 2024 marks another titanic clash in the NBA seas as the New Orleans Pelicans sail into the Boston Celtics' harbor... The excitement inside the Celtics' venue will be fit to burst!
The Pelicans, with a 26-20 overall standing, are no slouches... But they'll be up against the mighty Celtics, boasting a 35-11 record. Arr!
In the Western Southwest Division, the Pelicans have a 5-6 record... A far cry from the Celtics' dominant 11-1 standing in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Landlubbers be warned!
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans have averaged 116.7 points per game... Yet the Celtics, with their impressive offense, have been averaging 120.3 points per game. Shiver me timbers!
Before the cannons roar, be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. Take heed!
For those seeking more excitement on the high seas of basketball, we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Don't miss the chance to plunder the odds and reap your rewards!
So gather 'round, me hearties, for this clash of the titans on January 29th... The Pelicans versus the Celtics, where only the bravest shall prevail! Yo ho ho!
Best Pelicans at Celtics 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 -8.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +9 -108 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 236 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -385 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Celtics
1/29/24 7:40pm EST | +8.5 -105-8.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +8.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -8.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Celtics
Game to Overtime
1/29/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 122.5 o -120122.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -110Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 41.5 o -12541.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Larry Nance Jr
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Larry Nance Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/29/24 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Celtics | +140 Bet | +120 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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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.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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