Celtics vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 31st Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will meet the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Friday at Smoothie King Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, while the Celtics have Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
We run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Celtics vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely win with a projected final score of 120-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Celtics vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Pelicans picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Celtics -11.5 / Pelicans +11.5
- Moneyline: Celtics -575 / Pelicans +440
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 232 Points (-110/-110)
Pelicans +11.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 45%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -106 for the Pelicans +11.5, presenting a favorable 3.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 232 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 232 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 52% likelihood that the total will stay under 232 points.
Celtics vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -575 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +440 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 79% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +440 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 2.4%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Celtics vs. Pelicans game.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 29 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 26 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Payton Pritchard | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Jayson Tatum Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum Over 3.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Jayson Tatum to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 15.3% on the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 22 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Zion Williamson | 22 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 20 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Yves Missi | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Zion Williamson Over 4.5 Assists (+130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson Over 4.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Zion Williamson to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 11.4% on the +130 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Celtics vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Dejounte Murray Over 18.5 Points Scored
Dejounte Murray has scored more than 18.5 points in 8 of his last 11 games (73% success rate). You can put money on him to score 19+ points again at odds of -105 (51% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
CJ McCollum Over 21.5 Points Scored
CJ McCollum has scored more than 21.5 points in 12 of his last 17 games (71%). You can make a bet that he'll have over 21.5 points again at odds of +100 (50%), available at FanDuel.
Trey Murphy III Over 1.5 Total Steals
Trey Murphy III has had more than 1.5 steals in 6 of his last 11 games (55%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +180 (36%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jayson Tatum of the Celtics to put up over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 5 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pelicans +11.5 to cover.
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