Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans NBA Picks & Predictions 11/26/2018

Monday, November 26, 2018

Smoothie King Center

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The Boston Celtics travel to Smoothie King Center to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, November 26, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has New Orleans as 1 point favorites.

The Celtics have a record of 10-10. They are 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They have a point differential of 2.1 as they average 106.3 points per game while giving up 104.2 per contest. The Pelicans have an overall record of 10-10 this season. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They average 118.8 points per game and surrender 117.3, good for a point differential of 1.5.

Valuable Boston Celtics Betting Trends

The Boston Celtics are 7-13-0 against the spread

The Boston Celtics are 10-10-0 against the over/under

Important New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends

The New Orleans Pelicans are 9-11-0 against the spread

The New Orleans Pelicans are 12-7-0 against the over/under

Key Boston Celtics Injuries

11/25/18 G Jaylen Brown Back is questionable Monday vs New Orleans
11/24/18 SF Gordon Hayward Ankle is questionable Monday vs New Orleans
10/29/18 F Daniel Theis Plantar Fasciitis is out indefinitely

Key New Orleans Pelicans Injuries

11/25/18 F Anthony Davis Hip is questionable Monday vs Boston
11/18/18 PG Elfrid Payton Finger is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Jayson Tatum comes into this contest averaging 16.2 points per game while playing 31.8 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 6.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 83%. Kyrie Irving averages 21.7 points per game in 32.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6.2 assists per contest and 4.9 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 48% for the year while his free throw percentage is 82%.

Player Spotlight

Anthony Davis averages 27.0 points per game while playing 37.4 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 12.6 rebounds per game and has 4.9 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 79%. Jrue Holiday averages 20.0 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.4 rebounds per contest and 9.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 75%.

Useful Team Statistics

Boston averages 106.3 points per contest this season, which ranks them 23rd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 2.1 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 27th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 20th in the league. They average 46.2 rebounds per game and 24.3 assists per game, which ranks them 12th and 10th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 26th with 13.3 per game. The Celtics allow 104.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 4th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 4th and 1st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.8 rebounds a game which ranks 25th and they give up 22.0 assists per contest, which puts them in 5th place in the league. They force 15.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

New Orleans is 2nd in the league with 118.8 points per game this year. They are 6th in the league in shooting at 48%, while their average scoring margin is 1.5. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 17th in the NBA. They are 4th in the league in rebounding with 48.3 boards per game, and 3rd in assists per contest with 27.0. The Pelicans are 11th in turnovers per game with 14.6. The Pelicans surrender 117.3 points per contest, which ranks them 29th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 22nd and 27th in those defensive statistics. They rank 26th with 25.0 assists allowed per contest and 10th with 44.1 rebounds surrendered per game. The Pelicans are 7th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.3 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Celtics are 27th in the league in defensive rating with 103.9, and their offensive rating of 106 is ranked 2nd. They are 21st in the NBA in pace with 99.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 21st. As a unit they are 24th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 3rd in the NBA. Boston is 26th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 27th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

New Orleans is 17th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 8th in the NBA. The Pelicans are 4th in the league in defensive rating with 112.6, and their offensive rating of 114 is ranked 26th. They are 3rd in the NBA in pace with 104.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 8th. As a unit they are 7th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shot attempts, ranking 26th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Celtics/Pelicans NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take New Orleans -1

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