Pels vs. Celtics: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks 2/21

The Boston Celtics play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Feb. 21, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The game tips off at and can be seen on ABC, and will take place on the road at the Smoothie King Center as the Celtics hope to go on a win streak. The Pelicans in turn are trying to get back in the win column after dropping their last two games and five of their last 10.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

• Point spread: – 2.5

• Money line: 1.70 / 2.20

• Over-under: 230.5

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Advice and prediction

With All-Star point guard Kemba Walker available and appearing to round into form, the Celtics ought to be able to handle this game so long as they aren’t plagued by the early start, an issue for them this season. They should handle the spread easily with three sources of potential high-powered offense, go with Boston on this one.

Prediction: Boston 107, New Orleans 99

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