ET/ 4:30 p. PT*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)*Why The Pelicans Could Cover The SpreadNew Orleans is just trying to tread water right now with both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson out. Things won’t get any easier tonight as their best defender, Herb Jones, is doubtful to play. That being said, the Pelicans still have a chance to cover the spread thanks to their work down low. New Orleans ranks fifth in rebounding (54. 1 RPG) and fourth in points in the paint (55. 5 PPG). Leading the charge down low is center Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas has been rock-solid for the Pelicans this season. The burley center averages 14. 1 PPG and 9. 7 RPG. He’s a nightly double-double threat and has accomplished that in each of their last five games. Valanciunas enters tonight’s game fresh off back-to-back 25-point, 10-rebound performances. He’s taken on a much larger role with New Orleans’ injuries and should be in for another big night tonight against a Boston team who just gave up 21 points and 13 rebounds to Nikola Vucevic. Perhaps the most surprising contributor in recent games, Naji Marshall’s hot play gives New Orleans a strong chance of covering tonight. The third-year wing played sparingly in his first two seasons but has really stepped up with their injuries. Perhaps the most surprising contributor in recent games, Naji Marshall’s hot play gives New Orleans a strong chance of covering tonight. The third-year wing played sparingly in his first two seasons but has really stepped up with their injuries. Over his last five games, Marshall averaged 18. 2 PPG and 5. Celtics vs. Pelicans: How to watch online, live stream info Celtics vs. Pelicans: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel | January 11. Share this NBA Odds: Pelicans vs. Celtics prediction, pick, how to watch - 1/11/2023The New Orleans Pelicans (25-16) visit the Boston Celtics (29-12) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 p. m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Celtics prediction and pick. New Orleans has lost two of their last three games but still sits in third place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans covered 51% of their games while 59% of their games went over the projected point total. 5 PPG) and third in made threes (15. 5 3PM/Game). They do an excellent job taking care of the ball, ranking first in assist-to-turnover ratio (1. 97). While their defense is average, they held New Orleans to 109 points in their previous matchup. The Celtics now get the shorthanded Pelicans at home where they amassed a 16-5 record. The Celtics’ best chance of covering tonight lies on the shoulders of their star wings. Jayson Tatum ranks fourth in the league in scoring with 30. 8 PPG while leading the team with 8. 1 RPG. Tatum remains a strong passer, averaging 4. 0 APG, and he showed that in their prior matchup with New Orleans when he dished out 10 assists. Although he scored just 19 points against the Pelicans, his recent play suggests he should be due for a rebound performance. Pelicans vs. Celtics: NOLA Needs Lucks To Avoid Sweep The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans will need a little luck to beat the Boston NBA Odds: Pelicans vs. Celtics prediction, pick, how to watch - 1/11/2023The New Orleans Pelicans (25-16) visit the Boston Celtics (29-12) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 p. m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Celtics prediction and pick. New Orleans has lost two of their last three games but still sits in third place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans covered 51% of their games while 59% of their games went over the projected point total. Boston has won three straight games and remains in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics covered 54% of their games while 51% went over. This will be the second and final meeting between the two teams. The Celtics won the first matchup 117-109 in New Orleans. Here are the Pelicans-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuelNBA Odds: Pelicans-Celtics OddsNew Orleans Pelicans: +9. 5 (-110)Boston Celtics: -9. 5 (-110)Over: 231 (-110)Under: 231 (-110)How To Watch Pelicans vs. Boston held him to 18 points on 39% shooting in the first matchup but given his recent performances, a bounce-back seems imminent. Why The Celtics Could Cover The SpreadBoston continues to be one of the best teams in the NBA thanks primarily to their blazing-hot offense. The Celtics rank second in scoring (118. Valanciunas has been rock-solid for the Pelicans this season. The burley center averages 14. 1 PPG and 9. 7 RPG. He’s a nightly double-double threat and has accomplished that in each of their last five games. Valanciunas enters tonight’s game fresh off back-to-back 25-point, 10-rebound performances. He’s taken on a much larger role with New Orleans’ injuries and should be in for another big night tonight against a Boston team who just gave up 21 points and 13 rebounds to Nikola Vucevic. Boston has won three straight games and remains in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics covered 54% of their games while 51% went over. This will be the second and final meeting between the two teams. The Celtics won the first matchup 117-109 in New Orleans. Here are the Pelicans-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuelNBA Odds: Pelicans-Celtics OddsNew Orleans Pelicans: +9. 5 (-110)Boston Celtics: -9. 5 (-110)Over: 231 (-110)Under: 231 (-110)How To Watch Pelicans vs. CelticsTV: Bally New Orleans, NBCS BostonStream: NBA League PassTime: 7:30 p. 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