Pelicans vs. Celtics Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

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Pelicans vs. Celtics preview (Apr 10). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Celtics -17.5), Neemias Queta props & Trey Murphy III's status (Out - Ankle).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Pelicans +17.5, Pelicans +1150, Total U 224.5
Key Player Prop:	Neemias Queta Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Trey Murphy III (Out - Ankle)
Data Freshness:	14m ago (10:24 AM EST)

New Orleans Pelicans

26-54

Apr 107:30 PM

NBCS-BOS

Boston Celtics

54-26

Boston Celtics

54-26

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Celtics win by

14.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

11%

89%

Model Picks

Pelicans

Pelicans +17.5

Pelicans

Pelicans +1150

Total

Total U 224.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Pelicans INJURIES

Trey Murphy III

Out

The Pelicans listed Murphy III as Out for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Saddiq Bey

Questionable

The Pelicans listed Bey as Questionable for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Zion Williamson

Out

The Pelicans listed Williamson as Out for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Herbert Jones

Questionable

The Pelicans listed Jones as Questionable for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Dejounte Murray

Out

The Pelicans listed Murray as Out for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Bryce McGowens

Out

The Pelicans listed McGowens as Out for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Yves Missi

Out

The Pelicans listed Missi as Out for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Karlo Matković

Questionable

The Pelicans listed Matkovic as Questionable for Friday's (Apr. 10) game against the Celtics.

Celtics INJURIES

Jaylen Brown

Day To Day

Brown did not play on Thursday's (Apr. 9) game versus the Knicks.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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NOP

BOS

Apr 10 ·7:30 PM

Neemias Queta

Points

Yes 9.5

NOP

BOS

Apr 10 ·7:30 PM

Neemias Queta

Rebounds

Yes 7.5

NOP

BOS

Apr 10 ·7:30 PM

Sam Hauser

Points

Yes 9.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics are favored by 17.5 points on the spread (-17.5), while the New Orleans Pelicans are underdogs +17.5 points. The moneyline is New Orleans Pelicans +1150 and Boston Celtics -1329. The total is set at 224.5 points.

Who is projected to win New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Boston Celtics to win by 14.0 points. Win probability is 89% for the Boston Celtics and 11% for the New Orleans Pelicans.

What is the injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics?

The latest injury report shows Trey Murphy III (Out – ankle), Saddiq Bey (Questionable – rest), Zion Williamson (Out – knee), Herbert Jones (Questionable – rest), Dejounte Murray (Out – hand), Bryce McGowens (Out – toe), Yves Missi (Out – hand), Karlo Matković (Questionable – back) for the New Orleans Pelicans, while Jaylen Brown (Day To Day – achilles) are listed for the Boston Celtics.

What are the best bets for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics (spread, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Pelicans +17.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics?

Top player props include Neemias Queta Over 9.5 Points, Neemias Queta Over 7.5 Rebounds, Sam Hauser Over 9.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.