Prop Bets: Boston Celtics VS New Orleans Pelicans 2025-10-27

Humorous Prediction: Celtics vs. Pelicans – A Tale of Two Teams (and One Overconfident Zion)

The Boston Celtics, 0-3 to start the season, are here to prove that even a team without Joel Embiid and Paul George can still somehow win a game. The New Orleans Pelicans, meanwhile, are hosting with a questionable rotation (Chet Holmgren’s absence is definitely felt) and a defense that’s letting opponents average 116.3 PPG. The odds? The Celtics are a +120 underdog, while the Pelicans are -140 favorites. Let’s call it a 58.3% implied probability for New Orleans to win—because math hates underdogs.

Key Stat: The Pelicans are allowing 49.3 rebounds per game, which is like letting a toddler have a free pass to the buffet. Herb Jones (+105 to grab over 11.5 rebounds) should feast, but let’s be real—he’s just there for the popcorn.

Prop Bet Pick: Zion Williamson is +2000 to record a triple-double. That’s a 4.7% chance, which is about the same odds of me understanding why anyone still thinks the Pelicans’ frontcourt is a good idea.

The Verdict: The Celtics’ defense (+105 on the total) will likely hold the Pelicans under 110 points, but don’t expect a rout. Bet on the over 232.5 total points (-110) if you really want to suffer.

Final Line: Celtics 108, Pelicans 107. Zion’s triple-double prop? A noble effort, but he’ll settle for 25/10/5 and a confused look from the stat crew.

“It’s not a prop if it’s not a triple-double.” – Zion, 2025 🏀

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