The Pelicans will play the Celtics on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Sunday, January 12th, 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 New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 83.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 96.67. 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 3-15 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 13-7 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 22nd (107.4) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 4th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.1 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 6th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 23rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 108.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 0-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 5-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-31 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 27-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans be stormin' into Boston...
The Celtics' venue be buzzin' with excitement for this epic showdown...
The Pelicans be strugglin' with an 8-31 overall standin' this season...
Meanwhile, the Celtics be sittin' pretty with a 27-11 record...
In the battle of the divisions, the Pelicans be 0-6, while the Celtics be 5-1...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placin' yer bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...
Don't miss out on the action as these two teams clash on Sunday!
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 -14.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +14.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -1200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +725 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Celtics
1/12/25 6:10pm EST | +14.5 -105-14.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +14.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -14.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Celtics
Game to Overtime
1/12/25 6:10pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 122.5 o -120122.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 107.5 o -105107.5 u -120Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13517.5 u +100Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -14510.5 u +110Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -13524.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -115Bet |
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Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at BOS 1/12/25 6:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 15 | 0.700 | +5.5 | 16-9 | 19-6 | 6-2 | 25-9 | 117.3 | 108.5 | +8.8 | W3 | 7-3 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 38 | 0.240 | +28.5 | 8-18 | 4-20 | 1-8 | 6-22 | 109.9 | 118.3 | -8.4 | L6 | 4-6 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +225 Bet |
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.
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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.