Celtics vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Nov 18, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics lock horns in the NBA at Smoothie King Center on Friday, with tipoff at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Celtics vs. Pelicans, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Celtics vs. Pelicans?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Celtics-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 61% chance of winning against the Pelicans.

More: Celtics vs. Pelicans Simulated 10K Times

Celtics vs. Pelicans Odds

• Spread: Pelicans +3 (-110), Celtics -3 (-110)
• Moneyline: Pelicans +140, Celtics -140
• Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-107/-107)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are +3 underdogs against the Celtics, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Celtics (-3) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 227.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, as well as the best odds for the Under at -107.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Celtics (-3) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Celtics -3 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Celtics @ -140 via PointsBet (61% probability)
• Total: Under 227.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Celtics vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Friday has the Celtics winning 115-112.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Celtics-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Celtics vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Boston vs. New Orleans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the way for the Celtics with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
• Malcolm Brogdon: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Al Horford: 11 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
• Derrick White: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
• CJ McCollum: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Trey Murphy: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 13 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
• Larry Nance: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Celtics vs. Pelicans on Friday November 18, 2022.

Celtics vs. Pelicans 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Pelicans and Celtics at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Friday November 18, 2022
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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