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The Boston Celtics (0-3) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Smoothie King Center as just 1.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Celtics 119, Pelicans 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-111)
- Total Pick: Under 233.5 (computer predicts 232.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-1.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Celtics | -11.5 | 231.5 | -629 | +461 | 118-116 BOS |
| 1/12/2025 | Celtics | -14.5 | 230 | -1220 | +755 | 120-119 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Against the spread, Boston was 39-43-0 last season.
- The Celtics went 38-40 as 1.5-point favorites or greater last year.
- Last season, 37 of Boston's 82 games hit the over.
- The Celtics were the moneyline favorite 78 total times last season. They went 60-18 in those games.
- When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -111 or shorter last year, Boston had a record of 60-18 (76.9%).
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans covered 34 times in 82 chances against the spread last year.
- As 1.5-point underdogs or greater, the Pelicans went 25-35 against the spread last year.
- Last year 45 of New Orleans' games went over the point total.
- The Pelicans were underdogs in 61 games last season and won nine (14.8%) of those contests.
- New Orleans had a record of 9-52, a 14.8% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by -106 or more by oddsmakers last season.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Kevon Looney: Out (Knee),
Yves Missi: Questionable (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back)
Celtics vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, October 27, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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