The New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up to face the Boston Celtics on January 12 at TD Garden, with the Pelicans holding a disappointing 8-31 record and a poor 3-15 mark on the road. In contrast, the Celtics sit at 27-11, boasting a solid home record despite a recent 5-5 streak at home.

This matchup is critical, as the Pelicans have struggled against the spread, failing to cover in 7 of their last 10 games as underdogs. The odds favor the Celtics significantly, with a spread of -15 and an over/under set at 229 points. Boston's Kristaps Porzingis is projected to excel, particularly in rebounds against a team that struggles defensively.