The Boston Celtics (0-3) and New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The game will be broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Pelicans are 1.5-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Pelicans -1.5), with the over/under set at 233.5 total points. New Orleans is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Boston is a +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Monday, October 27.
My Celtics vs Pelicans Prediction
- Celtics vs Pelicans pick: Zion Williamson Over 25.5 Points (-130)
My Celtics vs Pelicans best bet is on Zion Williamson to record over 25.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Pelicans Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 233.5 -110o / -110u | +105 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 233.5 -110o / -110u | -125 |
Celtics vs Pelicans NBA Preview
The Pelicans face off against the Celtics tonight, and one of these teams will secure its first win of the season.
Boston may even have some tired legs here coming off of a tough loss on Sunday to the Pistons.
The player to target for the Pelicans here is Zion Williamson.
Despite Boston not allowing a ton of points in the paint, the Celtics have seemingly zero rim resistance, and they are allowing the most second-chance points in the NBA so far.
Zion should be able to cut to the rim with ease and attack the interior.
Zion has scored 27 in both games this season and the force he brings to each game will pay dividends in this matchup.
Boston has not played a truly dominant interior scoring threat, but just surrendered 24 points and 18 rebounds to Jalen Duren on Sunday.
I expect Zion to put his stamp on this game.
Celtics vs Pelicans Best Bet
- Zion Williamson Over 25.5 Points (-130)
Pelicans vs Celtics Betting Trends
