Pelicans vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 February 2025
Last updated: Feb 1, 2025, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 31, 2025, 3:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favoured Boston Celtics in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are up against a Celtics side that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Celtics game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New Orleans vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics an 81% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $6.00, Celtics $1.14
- Line: Pelicans +12 ($1.91), Celtics -12 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $6.00 and the Celtics at $1.14.
The Pelicans are 12-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-12) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+12) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 231-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pelicans vs Celtics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $6.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +12 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Celtics best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Pelicans vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Celtics at Smoothie King Center this Saturday is the Celtics prevailing 120-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Boston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Pelicans vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Boston vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Dejounte Murray is expected to lead the Pelicans with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 22 | 7 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Brandon Boston | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 29 | 8 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 26 | 5 | 5 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 13 | 4 | 4 |
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Boston game.
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Pelicans vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Celtics at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Saturday 1 February 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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