Arena and City where Celtics vs. Pelicans will be playing
The Celtics and Pelicans will tip-off on January 17, 2022, in an NBA game in Boston, MA at TD Garden, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Celtics vs. Pelicans betting tip and prediction
The Eastern Conference and Western Conference collide in this NBA matchup on January 17, 2022, at 17:30. The Celtics enter as 8.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, Celtics were 8.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Pelicans, 115-109. The over/under for the upcoming game is 216 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 222.5 points, and the over was victorious.
Entering this game, the Celtics are 4000 to win the NBA Finals while the Pelicans are 10000. In terms of conference championship odds, Celtics are 2000 to win its conference, and Pelicans’ odds stand at . For the team’s respective divisions, the Celtics are 1000 to win the Atlantic Division, meanwhile, the Pelicans’ odds to win the Southwest Division are 700.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2021-2022 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Celtics are making 33.9 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Pelicans are converting on 33.8 percent of their 3-pointers. Celtics are attempting 41 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Pelicans are taking 38 percent of its field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Boston Celtics
How are the Celtics playing this season?
The Celtics come into this game with a 22-22 record, and they are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Did the Celtics win their most recent game?
Yes, Celtics defeated the Bulls, 114-112. Jayson Tatum scored 34 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Celtics
The leading scorer for the Celtics this season is Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 25.5 points per game. Tatum also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 22.05. He scored 34 points on 12-for-25 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Pelicans. In the last game he scored 48 points in DraftKings and 45.4 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Celtics
Coming into the January 17, 2022 contest, Robert Williams III leads the Celtics with 9.3 rebounds per game. In the last match he made 43.25 points in DraftKings and 41.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Marcus Smart has a team-high 5.3 assists per game The steals leader for the Celtics is Marcus Smart (1.9 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Robert Williams III is leading the way for the Celtics with 2.1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 43.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 41.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Celtics Team Analysis
The Celtics’ point differential this season is 1.02 points, which ranks 12th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.7 points per game while allowing 106 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Celtics are making 12.1 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Celtics are making 17.3 per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA.
Projected Celtics Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Celtics plan on having these starting five for the game: Robert Williams III, Al Horford, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown , and Dennis Schroder. In their last meeting against the Pelicans, the Celtics’ starting lineup consisted of Robert Williams III, Grant Williams, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart , and Kemba Walker. For the upcoming matchup, Celtics has the following injury: Marcus Smart is out (thigh).
New Orleans Pelicans
How are the Pelicans playing this season?
The Pelicans head this game with a 16-27 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Did the Pelicans win their most recent game?
No, Pelicans came up short against the Nets, 120-105. Zion Williamson scored 28 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Pelicans
The leading scorer for the Pelicans this season is Brandon Ingram, who is averaging 22.9 points per game. Brandon Ingram also leads the team in minutes played per game with 20.81. He scored 25 points on 7-for-17 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Celtics. In the last game, scored 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.8 FanDuel fantasy points.
Other Team Leaders for the Pelicans
Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way with 12 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 21.75 points in DraftKings and 21 in FanDuel. Brandon Ingram is dishing out a team-high 5.2 assists per game. He has 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, Pelicans’ leader is Herbert Jones with 1.4 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 23 DraftKings fantasy points and 22.3 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks leader for the Pelicans is Jonas Valanciunas, who is sending back 0.9 shots per game. He scored 21.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 21 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
Pelicans Team Analysis
The Pelicans’ point differential this season is 0.96 points, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 105.9 points per game while allowing 110.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Pelicans are making 11.4 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pelicans are making 17.2 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.
Projected Pelicans’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Pelicans are starting these five players for the game: Jonas Valanciunas, Herbert Jones, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram , and Devonte’ Graham. In their last meeting against the Celtics, the Pelicans’ starting five was Steven Adams, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Eric Bledsoe , and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. For the upcoming matchup, Pelicans has the following injuries: Kira Lewis is out (knee) and Zion Williamson is out (foot).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Celtics coming into this game as -6.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Celtics.
Money Line betting suggestion
Celtics are a 8.5 money line favorite for the game against Pelicans, and the suggestion is to pick the Celtics.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Celtics and Pelicans is 216 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
The Celtics and Pelicans have combined for an impressive 8 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.
Celtics vs Pelicans betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on January 17, 2022.
The contest will take place at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
The Celtics have a 22-22 record thus far this season, they are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are 16-27, they own the 13th spot in the Western Conference.
The last time that the Celtics and Pelicans played, Pelicans won, 115-109.
Celtics are favorites by -6.5 points for the January 17, 2022 game. In the previous meeting, the Celtics were a 8.5 point underdogs. They lost the game against Pelicans, 115-109.
The over/under is 216 points for the January 17, 2022 game. The last time the Celtics and Pelicans faced each other, the over/under was 222.5. Bettors who took the over won. The teams combined for 224 points.
The matchup on January 17, 2022, is the first game between the Celtics and Pelicans this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on January 30, 2022 at the Smoothie King Center.
