Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Overview
- Date: March 30, 2024
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Boston Celtics -3 (-6), New Orleans Pelicans 3(6)
- Total (Over/Under): 223
- Moneyline: Boston Celtics -235, New Orleans Pelicans 200
Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Boston Celtics - 68%
- New Orleans Pelicans - 32%
Projected Win %:
- Boston Celtics - 79%
- New Orleans Pelicans - 21%
Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Game Preview
The Boston Celtics (57-16) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (45-28) in an exciting NBA matchup on Saturday night. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 5:00 PM ET at the Smoothie King Center, the home arena of the Pelicans.
Despite being on the road, the Celtics are favored to win this game. The current spread is Celtics -5.5, indicating that they are expected to win by at least 5.5 points. The Celtics also have a Moneyline of -220, suggesting that they are the betting favorites. On the other hand, the Pelicans have a Moneyline of +185, implying that they are the underdogs.
According to the odds, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 66%, while the Pelicans have a 34% chance of winning. These probabilities are calculated based on the betting lines and reflect the perceived strength of each team.
Both teams have been playing well recently. The Celtics have won 39 of their last 50 games, demonstrating their consistency and strong performance. The Pelicans have also been in good form, winning 33 of their last 50 games.
In their most recent game, the Celtics suffered a close loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with a final score of 123-122. This defeat may serve as motivation for the Celtics to bounce back and secure a victory against the Pelicans.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans are coming off a solid win against the Milwaukee Bucks, prevailing with a score of 107-100. The team will look to build on this positive momentum and continue their winning streak.
As the Celtics and the Pelicans prepare to clash on the court, NBA fans and sports bettors alike eagerly anticipate an intense and competitive game. The Celtics' status as favorites, backed by their impressive record and recent performance, sets the stage for an exciting matchup against the Pelicans, who are determined to defend their home court advantage.
Final Score Prediction: Boston Celtics 118.53 vs New Orleans Pelicans 108.47
NBA
Boston Celtics
New Orleans Pelicans
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| BOS | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | NO |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.2 | FG | 43.9 |
| 93.3 | FGA | 91.0 |
| .462 | FG% | .483 |
| 18.4 | 3Pt-FG | 14.7 |
| 50.0 | 3Pt-FGA | 40.3 |
| .368 | 3Pt% | .365 |
| 24.7 | 2Pt-FG | 29.3 |
| 43.3 | 2Pt-FGA | 50.6 |
| .571 | 2Pt% | .578 |
| 15.8 | FT | 17.3 |
| 19.8 | FTA | 22.0 |
| .799 | FT% | .786 |
| 11.8 | ORB | 11.9 |
| 35.2 | DRB | 34.1 |
| 47.0 | TRB | 46.0 |
| 27.1 | AST | 28.8 |
| 7.4 | STL | 9.1 |
| 5.7 | BLK | 5.2 |
| 12.3 | TOV | 14.1 |
| 16.5 | PF | 18.0 |
| 120.6 | PTS | 119.9 |
Defense/Offense
| BOS | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | NO |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 41.8 | FG | 40.8 |
| 92.7 | FGA | 90.3 |
| .450 | FG% | .452 |
| 13.3 | 3Pt-FG | 12.1 |
| 38.5 | 3Pt-FGA | 34.8 |
| .347 | 3Pt% | .347 |
| 28.4 | 2Pt-FG | 28.8 |
| 54.2 | 2Pt-FGA | 55.5 |
| .524 | 2Pt% | .518 |
| 14.3 | FT | 16.6 |
| 18.3 | FTA | 22.1 |
| .777 | FT% | .754 |
| 11.1 | ORB | 12.2 |
| 34.2 | DRB | 31.7 |
| 45.3 | TRB | 43.8 |
| 24.9 | AST | 26.0 |
| 7.2 | STL | 8.6 |
| 3.7 | BLK | 5.3 |
| 13.3 | TOV | 14.7 |
| 18.2 | PF | 18.4 |
| 111.1 | PTS | 110.4 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| BOS | Four Factors | NO |
|---|---|---|
| .561 | eFG% | .564 |
| 10.8 | TOV% | 12.3 |
| 25.7 | RB% | 72.7 |
| .169 | FT/FGA | .190 |
Defense/Offense
| BOS | Four Factors | NO |
|---|---|---|
| .522 | eFG% | .519 |
| 11.6 | TOV% | 12.8 |
| 76.0 | RB% | 26.3 |
| .154 | FT/FGA | .184 |
Analytics
| BOS | Analytics | NO |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Pythag Wins | 20 |
| 20 | Pythag Losses | 62 |
| 9.11 | Margin Of Victory | -9.43 |
| 120.6 | O Rtg | 110.4 |
| 111.1 | D Rtg | 119.9 |
| 95.7 | Pace | 99.1 |
| .212 | FTr | .244 |
| .536 | 3PAr | .385 |
| .591 | TS% | .552 |
Betting Trends
| BOS | Betting Trends | NO |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 121.33 | Avg Score | 111 |
| 118.67 | Avg Opp Score | 106.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 121.33 | Avg Score | 115 |
| 118.67 | Avg Opp Score | 108.67 |
| BOS | Betting Trends | NO |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 123 | Avg Score | 110 |
| 115.4 | Avg Opp Score | 105.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 124.6 | Avg Score | 110.4 |
| 112.4 | Avg Opp Score | 109.2 |
| BOS | Betting Trends | NO |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 123.5 | Avg Score | 110.3 |
| 109.3 | Avg Opp Score | 105 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 119.7 | Avg Score | 114.2 |
| 109.5 | Avg Opp Score | 109.9 |
