Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds and Spread
The Boston Celtics are 12-3 and riding an eight-game winning streak. They are playing their first game in New Orleans since the suspension of head coach Ime Udoka. The Pelicans are tied for fifth place in the Western Conference and are on a three- game winning run.
Boston Celtics play New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, November 18 at 8:30 p.m. EST at Smoothie King Center, New York.
Robert Williams III is out for the Celtics. Marcus Smart is injured. Danilo Gallinari is also out. Malcolm Brogdon is probable after missing the last four games with hamstring tightness. Zion Williamson is questionable for New Orleans Pelicans. Kira Lewis Jr. is rehabbing with the Pelicans' G League affiliate. Rookie E.J. Liddell is still out after tearing his ACL in the preseason.
Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans is a betting proposition.
Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans is a betting match.
Celtics starting 5: PG Derrick White, SG Jaylen Brown, SF Jayson Tatum, PF Grant Williams, C Al Horford, PG CJ McCollum,SG Herbert Jones,SF Brandon Ingram,PF Zion Williamson, and C Jonas Valanciunas. Pelicans starting five: G CJ McCollum (PG), S Herbert Jones (SG), B Brandon Ingram (SF), and G Jonas Valticunias (PF).
Boston Celtics have won eight straight games. New Orleans Pelicans have struggled defensively this season. Celtics are without two of their top defenders.
