Celtics vs Pelicans Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Boston Celtics look for a second straight victory on Friday when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans. Boston is 33-15 and first in the Atlantic division, one game ahead of the New York Knicks. The Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 122-100 on Wednesday night. Kristaps Porzingis was the leading scorer for Boston with 34 points. Boston has won four of the last six. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Jayson Tatum leads Boston in scoring, rebounding, and assists with averages of 26.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is second in scoring, averaging 23.1 points per game, and is one of six players for Boston who average double figures in scoring. Boston scores an average of 117.2 points per game, shooting 45.7% overall and 36.4% from 3-point territory. 

The New Orleans Pelicans look to snap a four-game losing skid with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Boston. New Orleans is 12-36 and last in the Southwest Division, 21 games behind first place. New Orleans was defeated by the Dallas Mavericks 137-136 on Wednesday. The leading scorer for New Orleans was Trey Murphy III with 32 points.

Zion Williamson leads New Orleans in scoring and rebounding, averaging 23.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Dejounte Murray is the leader in assists, averaging 7.7. CJ McCollum is the second leading scorer, averaging 22.0 points per game, and one of seven active players who average double figures scoring. New Orleans scores an average of 109.1 points per game.

The Boston Celtics will win and cover the number on Friday when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans. Boston has covered the number in five of the last seven head-to-head versus New Orleans. The Pelicans have failed to cover the number in each of the last five and New Orleans is 1-4-1 ATS over the last six played during January. Boston is 5th in the NBA in scoring and 6th in points allowed. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS 127-116.