Pick details
| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-54 | 54-26 |
| Spread | +16.5 -105 | -16.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +850 | -1450 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-105) | Under 224.5 (-115) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Friday, April 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The New Orleans Pelicans pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Friday night. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in a real slump as they were riding an eight-game losing streak before they finally snapped out of it with a 156-137 home win over the lowly Jazz on Tuesday. Jeremiah Fears led the team with 40 points and six assists on 17 of 29 shooting; Jordan Poole added 34 points on 12 of 23 shooting; Jordan Hawkins scored 25 points off the bench, while Derik Queen chipped in with 17 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 58 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and trailed by 11 points in the first half before they took full control of the contest with 50 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 29 points at one stage.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in terrific form as they’ve won 11 of their last 14 games overall but they are coming into this game looking to bounce back after having their four-game win streak halted by the Knicks in a 112-106 road defeat last night. Jayson Tatum led the team with 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists; Payton Pritchard added 23 points on 10 of 20 shooting off the bench, while Baylor Scheierman chipped in with 20 points on seven of eight shooting.
As a team, the Celtics shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they clawed their way back from an early 13-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter before they went cold and scored just five points in the final 3:35 to allow the Knicks off the hook in the end.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 15 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 13 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against the Pelicans following a road loss.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won three of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven night games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last four games against the Celtics following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.3).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.3).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.3).
- The Pelicans are one of only two teams to lose 12+ games when leading after Q3 this season.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic and Bryce McGowens with Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones both rested, while the Celtics are keeping an eye on Jaylen Brown, who is questionable. The Pelicans head into this contest low on confidence, as they had lost eight in a row before they smashed the slumping Jazz in their last outing. In contrast, the Celtics have been one of the hottest teams in the league, as they were on fire before they got stopped in their tracks by the red-hot Knicks in a tough loss last night. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but the Celtics will be eager to bounce back after a rare defeat and they’ve found an ideal opponent in the struggling Pelicans.
Peter Tran's Pick: Boston -16.5
