1 RPG) and fourth in points in the paint (55. 5 PPG). Leading the charge down low is center Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas has been rock-solid for the Pelicans this season. The burley center averages 14. 1 PPG and 9. 7 RPG. He’s a nightly double-double threat and has accomplished that in each of their last five games. Valanciunas enters tonight’s game fresh off back-to-back 25-point, 10-rebound performances. He’s taken on a much larger role with New Orleans’ injuries and should be in for another big night tonight against a Boston team who just gave up 21 points and 13 rebounds to Nikola Vucevic. Perhaps the most surprising contributor in recent games, Naji Marshall’s hot play gives New Orleans a strong chance of covering tonight.
Celtics vs Pelicans: Let's see how to watch on TV and stream online - Louisiana NewsTwo of the best teams in the NBA regular season go head-to-head here Wednesday January 11th as both want it reach the top spots in their respective conferences. On one side are the hosts, the Boston Celtics, who remain a league leader in the Eastern Conference 29-12 recordand on the other side are the New Orleans Pelicans, whose current record is 25-16.
5 (-110)Boston Celtics: -9. 5 (-110)Over: 231 (-110)Under: 231 (-110)How To Watch Pelicans vs. CelticsTV: Bally New Orleans, NBCS BostonStream: NBA League PassTime: 7:30 p. ET/ 4:30 p. PT*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)*Why The Pelicans Could Cover The SpreadNew Orleans is just trying to tread water right now with both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson out. Things won’t get any easier tonight as their best defender, Herb Jones, is doubtful to play. That being said, the Pelicans still have a chance to cover the spread thanks to their work down low. New Orleans ranks fifth in rebounding (54.
NBA Odds: Pelicans vs. Celtics prediction, pick, how to watch - 1/11/2023The New Orleans Pelicans (25-16) visit the Boston Celtics (29-12) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 p. m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Celtics prediction and pick. New Orleans has lost two of their last three games but still sits in third place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans covered 51% of their games while 59% of their games went over the projected point total. Boston has won three straight games and remains in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics covered 54% of their games while 51% went over. This will be the second and final meeting between the two teams. The Celtics won the first matchup 117-109 in New Orleans. Here are the Pelicans-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuelNBA Odds: Pelicans-Celtics OddsNew Orleans Pelicans: +9.