New Orleans @ Boston
Current Records: New Orleans 20-25; Boston 23-23
The Boston Celtics will be returning home after a four-game road trip. They will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday at TD Garden. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
Boston had enough points to win and then some against the Oklahoma City Thunder this past Saturday, taking their game 111-94. Small forward Jayson Tatum (27 points) and shooting guard Jaylen Brown (25 points) were the top scorers for the Celtics.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 53-53 at the half for New Orleans and the Dallas Mavericks this past Saturday, but New Orleans stepped up in the second half for a 112-103 win. New Orleans' power forward Zion Williamson did his thing and had 38 points and six assists along with five boards.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Boston is expected to win a tight contest. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a three-game streak of ATS wins.
In the teams' previous meeting in February, the Celtics were in the race but had to settle for second with a 120-115 finish. Maybe they will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
The Celtics are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Pelicans, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Celtics slightly, as the game opened with the Celtics as a 4-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Boston have won six out of their last 11 games against New Orleans.