Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 1/31/25 NBA Picks

New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) vs Boston Celtics (33-15)

Game Info: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans +11 -- Over/Under: 231.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview 

The Boston Celtics beat the Bulls, lost to the Rockets, and play the 76ers, Cavs, and Mavericks next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.7 points and 9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Raptors and Mavericks, and they play the Nuggets, Kings, and Thunder next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 23.6 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Pelicans have won six of their seven previous home games against the Celtics following a home loss.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine night games following a home win.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in three of their last four games against the Celtics following a home loss.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have won each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against Southwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Pelicans' last eight games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Six of the Celtics' last seven night games at Smoothie King Center have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report 

The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. Daniel Theis is doubtful with a thumb injury, and Jordan Hawkins is questionable with an illness.

For the Celtics, Sam Hauser is questionable with a hip injury.

Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Celtics are obviously capable of blowing the doors off as they're one of the best teams in the league and the Pelicans have had issues finding themselves all year. However, the Celtics have struggled covering these inflated lines all season, and they're 19-28-1 ATS on the year. The Celtics are 8-11 ATS in their last 19 games as a double-digit favorite. The Pelicans are as healthy as they've been all season, and it's not a coincidence five of their 12 wins on the year have come in the last three weeks. The Pelicans have also seen eight of their 12 wins come at home. When the Celtics and Pelicans played a couple of weeks ago in Boston, the Pelicans lost by one point as a double-digit underdog. At home this time, give me the Pelicans and the buckets.

Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans +11

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