Boston Celtics @ New Orleans Pelicans - January 31, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and I can feel the excitement buzzing through the Smoothie King Center as we gear up for a showdown between my beloved Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans. You know I’ll be rocking my lucky jersey tonight because when it comes to game time, superstitions are real!

Now, let’s break this down. The Celtics come into this matchup with a solid record of 33-15. They’ve been on fire lately, winning four out of their last six games and showing that they can dominate on the road with a 15-5 record in their last 20 away games. Their offense is humming along at an impressive 117 points per game while shooting nearly 46% from the field. And don’t even get me started on their three-point shooting—36% from beyond the arc is nothing to sneeze at!

On the flip side, we have our Pelicans who are struggling right now with a dismal record of 12-36. They’ve lost four straight games and haven’t covered the spread in their last five outings. Their offensive stats show they’re only managing about 109 points per game with a shooting percentage hovering around 44%. That’s not going to cut it against a team like Boston.

Defensively, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. The Celtics grab more rebounds (45) than New Orleans (43), which gives them an edge in controlling possession. While Boston does commit more fouls (16), they also turn over the ball less frequently than New Orleans—11 turnovers compared to the Pelicans’ nearly 14 turnovers per game.

So what can we expect tonight? Well, oddsmakers opened with Boston as -10 favorites, and honestly, I think they’ll cover that spread easily! With how well they’ve been playing lately and considering New Orleans’ current struggles, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a double-digit victory for the C’s.

As for scoring? Given that both teams have shown some offensive firepower recently—especially Boston—it seems likely that we’ll see more than just a few buckets hit tonight. The total opened at 232 points; however, I’m leaning towards it going OVER based on how both teams have performed offensively in recent matchups.

In summary: I’m predicting a solid win for my Celtics tonight! They’ll cover that spread without breaking a sweat while pushing us over that total line as well. So grab your snacks and settle in because this is going to be one thrilling night of basketball! Go Celtics!