Pelicans vs. Celtics Odds
| Pelicans Odds | +6 |
| Celtics Odds | -6 |
| Over/Under | 216.5 |
| Date | Monday, Jan. 17 |
| Time | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Channel | NBC Sports Boston |
*Odds as of Monday morning
Monday’s sports slate for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is loaded with college and professional basketball throughout the day and anchored by the NFL’s final Wild Card Round matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams.
In terms of NBA action, fans and bettors are treated to an all-day, 12-game game slate, starting with New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics at 12:30 p.m. ET.
If you’re looking to take a position on this matchup but don’t know which bet to make, our NBA PRO Report may shed some light.
At the time of writing, sharp action and big money value indicators are illuminated on the same side of Pelicans vs. Celtics, identifying just how the market’s most respected bettors are getting down on this game.
With this in mind, let’s pinpoint the Pelicans vs. Celtics bet that the wiseguys are making.
Pelicans vs. Celtics Pick
Monday afternoon’s Pelicans vs. Celtics matchup provides a classic example of sharp action forcing oddsmakers to stay on their toes.
Boston opened as a 5.5-point favorite against New Orleans at most sportsbooks across the betting market. Since then, pro bettors have steamed the Celtics three times, driving this price to a consensus of -6 with plenty of -6.5s out there as well.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the entire market that is often the result of bettors with the respect and resources to move odds getting down on the same side of the same game at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
In addition, The Action Network’s NBA public betting data is reporting that the Celtics have landed 93% of the money wagered on this spread on just 50% of the tickets.
This is a dead giveaway that oddsmakers are being inundated with big bets on Boston and have reacted by adjusting the spread accordingly.
As of the time of writing, there is variance regarding the latest Pelicans vs. Celtics spread, so be sure to visit our NBA Live Odds Page to find the best number possible if tailing the wiseguys in this matchup.
PRO Report Pick: Celtics -6
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