Implied Win %: Projected Win %: The Boston Celtics (57-16) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (45-28) in an exciting NBA matchup on Saturday night. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 5:00 PM ET at the Smoothie King Center, the home arena of the Pelicans. Despite being on the road, the Celtics are favored to win this game. The current spread is Celtics -5.5, indicating that they are expected to win by at least 5.5 points. The Celtics also have a Moneyline of -220, suggesting that they are the betting favorites. On the other hand, the Pelicans have a Moneyline of +185, implying that they are the underdogs. According to the odds, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 66%, while the Pelicans have a 34% chance of winning. These probabilities are calculated based on the betting lines and reflect the perceived strength of each team. Both teams have been playing well recently. The Celtics have won 39 of their last 50 games, demonstrating their consistency and strong performance. The Pelicans have also been in good form, winning 33 of their last 50 games. In their most recent game, the Celtics suffered a close loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with a final score of 123-122. This defeat may serve as motivation for the Celtics to bounce back and secure a victory against the Pelicans. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are coming off a solid win against the Milwaukee Bucks, prevailing with a score of 107-100. The team will look to build on this positive momentum and continue their winning streak. As the Celtics and the Pelicans prepare to clash on the court, NBA fans and sports bettors alike eagerly anticipate an intense and competitive game. The Celtics' status as favorites, backed by their impressive record and recent performance, sets the stage for an exciting matchup against the Pelicans, who are determined to defend their home court advantage. Offense/Defense Defense/Offense Offense/Defense Defense/OffenseBoston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Overview
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Final Score Prediction: Boston Celtics 118.53 vs New Orleans Pelicans 108.47
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Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
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Team Stats Per 100 Poss
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79 Games 82 45.3 FG 41.3 93.3 FGA 89.0 .486 FG% .464 17.1 3Pt-FG 13.8 44.1 3Pt-FGA 39.5 .388 3Pt% .349 28.2 2Pt-FG 27.5 49.2 2Pt-FGA 49.5 .574 2Pt% .555 17.0 FT 16.6 21.0 FTA 21.1 .809 FT% .783 11.0 ORB 10.3 34.7 DRB 32.9 45.7 TRB 43.2 27.8 AST 27.3 6.9 STL 6.7 6.7 BLK 5.3 11.8 TOV 14.5 16.7 PF 18.7 124.7 PTS 112.9
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79 Games 82 42.9 FG 43.3 94.9 FGA 89.1 .452 FG% .486 13.3 3Pt-FG 12.7 38.0 3Pt-FGA 33.3 .350 3Pt% .383 29.6 2Pt-FG 30.6 56.9 2Pt-FGA 55.9 .520 2Pt% .548 13.9 FT 18.0 18.1 FTA 23.3 .766 FT% .771 11.5 ORB 10.6 31.0 DRB 34.2 42.5 TRB 44.8 25.8 AST 27.5 6.4 STL 8.5 3.8 BLK 4.7 11.7 TOV 13.3 18.0 PF 18.8 113.0 PTS 117.4 Four Factors
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.577 eFG% .541 10.3 TOV% 12.9 26.2 RB% 76.9 .182 FT/FGA .186
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.522 eFG% .558 10.2 TOV% 11.8 75.1 RB% 24.4 .146 FT/FGA .202 Analytics
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63 Pythag Wins 52 16 Pythag Losses 30 11.34 Margin Of Victory 4.41 124.7 O Rtg 117.4 113.0 D Rtg 112.9 95.8 Pace 97.9 .225 FTr .261 .473 3PAr .373 .608 TS% .591 Betting Trends
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OVERALL OVERALL 1-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 2-1-0 1-2-0 ATS W/L/P 1-2-0 121.33 Avg Score 111 118.67 Avg Opp Score 106.67 AWAY HOME 1-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 2-1-0 1-2-0 ATS W/L/P 2-1-0 121.33 Avg Score 115 118.67 Avg Opp Score 108.67
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OVERALL OVERALL 3-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 3-2-0 2-3-0 ATS W/L/P 2-3-0 123 Avg Score 110 115.4 Avg Opp Score 105.8 AWAY HOME 3-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 3-2-0 3-2-0 ATS W/L/P 3-2-0 124.6 Avg Score 110.4 112.4 Avg Opp Score 109.2
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OVERALL OVERALL 8-2-0 Win/Loss/Tie 7-3-0 7-3-0 ATS W/L/P 6-4-0 123.5 Avg Score 110.3 109.3 Avg Opp Score 105 AWAY HOME 6-4-0 Win/Loss/Tie 6-4-0 6-4-0 ATS W/L/P 5-5-0 119.7 Avg Score 114.2 109.5 Avg Opp Score 109.9 Head to Head
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