Celtics vs Pelicans Last Game Score, betting tips, odds, 30 March

The New Orleans Pelicans (45-28) are gearing up to face the formidable Boston Celtics (57-16) at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to tip off at 5:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBA TV, BSNO, and NBCS-BOS.

In this exciting matchup, the Celtics enter as 5.5-point favorites against the Pelicans. The over/under point total for the game has been set at 223.

Celtics vs. Pelicans Betting Odds:

Spread: Boston -5.5

Moneyline: Boston -179, New Orleans +150

Total: 223 points

- ATS Pick: I recommend taking the Pelicans (+5.5)against the spread.

- Over/Under Pick: Consider the Over (223) for the total points scored in the game.

And now, for the final score prediction:

- Celtics: 116

- Pelicans: 113

Moneyline Insights:

- Boston has been victorious in 56 out of 71 contests when chosen as favorites this season (78.9%).

- Specifically, when Boston is a favorite with odds of at least -179 or shorter on the moneyline, they've secured wins 52 times out of 62 chances.

- The moneyline odds imply that Boston has a 64.2% chance of walking away with the win.

- New Orleans, as the underdog, has faced the moneyline challenge 29 times this season, resulting in a 16-13 record.

- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +150 or longer, New Orleans has a 54.5% success rate (6 wins out of 11 games).

ATS:

1. Scoring Offense and Defense:

- The Celtics score an impressive 121.1 points per game, making them the second-ranked scoring team in the league.

- On the defensive end, the Pelicans allow an average of 110.4 points per game, ranking them eighth in points allowed.

2. Celtics' Performance:

- When Boston scores more than 110.4 points, they have a strong record against the spread with a 36-20-3 record and an overall 52-7 performance.

- Additionally, when the Celtics hold opponents to fewer than 115.6 points, they excel with a 35-15-4 record against the spread and an impressive 46-8 overall record.

3. Pelicans' Performance:

- New Orleans performs well when they score more than 109.8 points, boasting a 36-16-1 record against the spread and a solid 39-14 overall performance.

- As for their defense, the Pelicans allow an average of 115.6 points per game, placing them as the NBA's 13th-ranked offense.

4. Point Differential:

- The Celtics have outscored their opponents by a total of 830 points this season, averaging 11.3 points per game more than their rivals.

- Meanwhile, the Pelicans have a point differential of +379, outscoring opponents by an average of 5.2 points per game.

 Over/Under aspect of this matchup:

1. Boston Celtics:

- The average implied total for Boston this season stands at 119.4 points.

- In Saturday's game, their implied total is 114 points.

- Throughout the season, Boston has scored more than 114 points in 57 games.

2. New Orleans Pelicans:

- On average, the Pelicans' implied point total for the year is 116.8 points.

- However, in this specific matchup, their implied total is 109 points.

In summary, both teams' scoring expectations differ slightly from their season averages. Keep an eye on the court to see how the actual points stack up! 🏀🔥

How to Watch Celtics vs. Pelicans:

Game Day: Saturday, March 30, 2024

Game Time: 5:00 PM ET

TV Channels: NBA TV, BSNO, and NBCS-BOS

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Arena: Smoothie King Center

TV Channel (Local): Bally Sports

Live Stream: Available on Fubo!

Last 5 New Orleans Pelicans Matches Stats

- Date: 2024/03/29

- NBA: New Orleans Pelicans 107, Milwaukee Bucks 100 (W, Over 100)

- Date: 2024/03/27

- NBA: New Orleans Pelicans 112, Oklahoma City Thunder 119 (L, Over 119)

- Date: 2024/03/25

- NBA: Detroit Pistons 101, New Orleans Pelicans 114 (W, Under 114)

- Date: 2024/03/23

- NBA: Miami Heat 88, New Orleans Pelicans 111 (W, Under 111)

- Date: 2024/03/22

- NBA: Orlando Magic 121, New Orleans Pelicans 106 (L, Over 106)

Last 5 Boston Celtics Matches Stats

- Date: 2024/03/29

- NBA: Atlanta Hawks 123, Boston Celtics 115 (L, Over 115)

- Date: 2024/03/26

- NBA: Atlanta Hawks 120, Boston Celtics 118 (L, Over 118)

- Date: 2024/03/24

- NBA: Chicago Bulls 113, Boston Celtics 124 (W, Over 124)

- Date: 2024/03/23

- NBA: Detroit Pistons 102, Boston Celtics 109 (W, Over 109)

- Date: 2024/03/21

- NBA: Boston Celtics 122, Milwaukee Bucks 119 (L, Over 119)

celtics vs pelicans last game Score

- First Quarter (Q1):

- NOP: 12 points

- BOS: 25 points

- Second Quarter (Q2):

- NOP: 25 points

- BOS: 31 points

- Third Quarter (Q3):

- NOP: 37 points

- BOS: 37 points

- Fourth Quarter (Q4):

- NOP: 18 points

- BOS: 25 points

Final Score:

- NOP: 112

- BOS: 118