The Boston Celtics (0-3) will try to halt a three-game losing skid when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs on NBCS-BOS, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
In their most recent game, the Celtics lost to the Pistons on Sunday, 119-113. Their leading scorer was Jaylen Brown with 41 points.
Celtics vs. Pelicans: How to watch on TV or live stream
Celtics vs. Pelicans odds and spread
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 12:24 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread Favorite: Pelicans (-2.5)Moneyline: Pelicans (-140), Celtics (+115)Total: 233.5 pointsCeltics players to watch (2024-25 stats)Jayson Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists last year, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 made 3-pointers per game (fourth in NBA).Derrick White averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season, shooting 44.2% from the field and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 made 3-pointers per game (fourth in league).Brown’s numbers last season were 22.2 points, 5.8 boards and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 46.3% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 made treys per contest.Anfernee Simons’ numbers last season were 19.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 36.3% from downtown, with 3.1 made 3-pointers per contest.Payton Pritchard averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 boards and 3.5 assists last year. Defensively, he posted 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.