Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Check out our free Celtics vs Pelicans prediction for this NBA matchup in New Orleans. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Celtics take on New Orleans at 33-15.
  • Boston has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Celtics are coming off a 122-100 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans will be hosting the Celtics and hold a 12-36 record.
  • The Pelicans are averaging 109.7 points per game so far.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.

Celtics vs Pelicans Prediction

The Celtics (-573) are favored by 11 points (-110) over the Pelicans (+422) in this non-conference matchup. Boston is 33-15 and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while New Orleans is 12-36 and 14th in the West.

This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and will tip-off at 8:00 ET. NBCS will have the TV coverage.

Celtics vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Friday, January 31st
  • Betting Odds BOS -11, BOS -573 | NO +422 O/U 231.5

Celtics Preview: Will the Celtics Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Celtics improved to 33-15 with a 122-100 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Boston was favored by 14.5 points at home and covered the spread, while the total points of 222 fell short of the 231.5 O/U line.

Boston set the tone early with a 10-0 run, jumping out to a 13-0 lead. They took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Chicago 41-28, and entered the 4th quarter with a 96-76 lead, ultimately winning by 22 points.

Kristaps Porzingis knocked down 8 threes at a 57.1% clip, finishing with 34 points and 11 rebounds in the Celtics' win over the Bulls. Porzingis hit 15 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 2nd, shooting 55.6% from the field overall.

Jaylen Brown also shot 55.6% from the field, scoring 28 points, while Derrick White contributed 22 points, including 8 in the 2nd quarter and 7 each in the 3rd and 4th. Boston made 18 threes as a team, shooting 40.9% from beyond the arc and 47.1% overall.

The Celtics put together a strong defensive effort on Wednesday, holding the Bulls to 100 points. Boston was consistent throughout, allowing 23 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, 25 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th. The Celtics limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.

Boston was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 30%, making 15 threes. The Celtics also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 11. Boston grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Pelicans Preview: Does New Orleans Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Boston improved to 33-15 this season with a 122-100 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. The Celtics, who were favored by 14.5 points, covered the spread at home, while the game’s total of 222 points fell short of the 231.5 O/U line.

Boston set the tone early with a 10-0 run, jumping out to a 13-0 lead. They pulled away in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Chicago 41-28, and entered the 4th quarter with a 96-76 lead.

The Pelicans shot 53.1% from the field and knocked down 15 threes at a 48.4% clip in their 137-136 loss to the Mavericks. Trey Murphy III led the way with 32 points, hitting 5 threes and shooting 76.5% overall. Zion Williamson added 29 points, and Dejounte Murray contributed 27.

Murphy scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Murray added 11 in the final frame. Murphy also had 11 points in the 1st quarter. Williamson scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and CJ McCollum added 8 of his 23 points in the 4th.

Defensively, the Pelicans struggled on Wednesday, giving up 137 points to the Mavericks. They had a strong 2nd quarter, allowing just 22 points, but gave up 40 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, the Mavericks shot 54% from the field.

The Pelicans also allowed Dallas to hit 20 threes at a 46% clip. They sent the Mavericks to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. New Orleans recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Celtics vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Boston posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • Across the Pelicans last five home games, the team averaged 112 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
  • As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Celtics vs Pelicans Prediction

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