Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans Prediction For 1/31/2025

• Date: January 31, 2025
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

On January 27, 2023, the Boston Celtics will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:00 PM ET in the Smoothie King Center. This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Celtics sporting a record of 33-15 and the Pelicans struggling at 12-36.

Boston enters this game as a massive favorite, indicated by the current spread of Celtics -11.0. Their Moneyline sits at -520, reflecting an implied win probability of 81%. The Celtics have been playing solid basketball lately, having won 26 of their last 40 games. In their most recent outing, they secured a convincing 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Conversely, the New Orleans Pelicans have been mired in a tough stretch, losing 31 of their last 40 games. Their last contest was a narrow defeat against the Dallas Mavericks, where they fell 137-136. With an implied win probability of just 19% and a Moneyline of +410, the Pelicans are looking to turn their fortunes around at home.

For bettors considering player props, Kristaps Porzingis's Points, Rebounds, and Assists market has gained traction, with many seeing value in the Over at 29.5 (-110). Sharp bettors appear to believe the Over is mispriced, adding an intriguing angle for those looking to wager on individual performances in this highly anticipated matchup.

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 125.35 vs New Orleans Pelicans 115.64

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