3/30/2024 New Orleans v. Boston Game Preview

Boston Celtics (58-16, 26-13 away)
New Orleans Pelicans (45-29, 21-15 home)
March 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
Regular Season

Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana

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Celtics vs. Pelicans Prediction: Odds, Spread & Insights for March 30

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, the Boston Celtics (57-16) play the New Orleans Pelicans (45-28) at 5:00 PM ET on NBA TV, BSNO, and NBCS-BOS.

The Celtics enter their upcoming matchup versus the Pelicans as 6-point favorites. This game has an over/under of 223 points.

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Celtics vs. Pelicans game info

  • Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: NBA TV, BSNO, and NBCS-BOS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center
  • Spread: Boston -6
  • Moneylines: Boston -242, New Orleans +195
  • Total: 223 points

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Prediction: Who will win the Celtics vs. Pelicans game?

  • Prediction: Celtics 116 - Pelicans 113
  • Pick ATS: Pelicans (+ 6)
  • Pick OU: Over (223)

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Celtics vs. Pelicans Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Favorite Spread Total
Celtics -6 223

Celtics vs. Pelicans betting insights

  • Against the spread, Boston is 37-32-4 this season.
  • As 6-point favorites or more, the Celtics are 29-22-3 against the spread.
  • New Orleans is 41-29-3 against the spread this season.
  • As a 6-point underdog or greater, the Pelicans have two wins ATS (2-2).
  • In 49 games this year, Boston and its opponent have combined for more than 223 points.
  • So far this season, 45 Pelicans games have featured more than 223 points scored.
  • These teams score 236.7 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 13.7.

Celtics vs. Pelicans stat comparison

Celtics Rank Celtics AVG Pelicans AVG Pelicans Rank
2nd 121.1 Points Scored 115.6 13th
6th 109.8 Points Allowed 110.4 8th
2nd 46.4 Rebounds 44.5 7th
13th 10.7 Off. Rebounds 10.6 15th
1st 16.6 3pt Made 12.2 20th
14th 26.6 Assists 27.0 11th
2nd 11.4 Turnovers 12.4 13th

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Celtics top performers

  • Jayson Tatum: 27.3 PTS, 8.2 REB, 47.2 FG%, 37.8 3PT% (214-for-566)
  • Jaylen Brown: 23.3 PTS, 1.2 STL, 50.4 FG%, 35.4 3PT% (135-for-381)
  • Derrick White: 15.5 PTS, 5.2 AST, 1.3 BLK, 46.5 FG%, 40.0 3PT% (181-for-452)
  • Kristaps Porzingis: 20.3 PTS, 1.8 BLK, 51.1 FG%, 36.9 3PT% (100-for-271)
  • Jrue Holiday: 12.8 PTS, 48.5 FG%, 44.6 3PT% (128-for-287)

Pelicans top performers

  • Zion Williamson: 22.8 PTS, 5.0 AST, 58.6 FG%, 35.7 3PT% (5-for-14)
  • Jonas Valančiūnas: 12.5 PTS, 9.2 REB, 56.2 FG%, 33.6 3PT% (37-for-110)
  • CJ McCollum: 18.8 PTS, 45.5 FG%, 41.5 3PT% (191-for-460)
  • Herbert Jones: 11.1 PTS, 1.4 STL, 50.8 FG%, 42.4 3PT% (97-for-229)
  • Trey Murphy III: 14.0 PTS, 43.5 FG%, 37.0 3PT% (136-for-368)
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Season Series - Boston won 2-0

Date Away Team Home Team Score Winner Game Type Venue
Jan 29, 2024 New Orleans Boston 112 - 118 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Mar 30, 2024 Boston New Orleans 104 - 92 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center

2023-2024 Team Stats

GPMPGPPGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%ORBDRBTRBAPGSPGBPGTOVPF
Boston8248.3120.643.990.2.48716.542.5.38816.320.2.80710.735.646.326.96.86.611.916.2
New Orleans8248.0115.142.587.4.48612.532.6.38317.622.8.77110.433.644.027.08.34.613.018.4
BOS Opponents8248.3109.241.591.6.45312.936.7.35213.317.3.76811.132.343.324.96.23.712.017.3
NOP Opponents8248.0110.740.587.3.46413.538.7.34916.220.7.78310.132.242.326.86.55.214.018.4


Head to Head Since 1946-1947

Date Away Team Home Team Score Winner Game Type Venue
Jan 29, 2024 New Orleans Boston 112 - 118 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Jan 11, 2023 New Orleans Boston 114 - 125 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Nov 18, 2022 Boston New Orleans 117 - 109 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 29, 2022 Boston New Orleans 107 - 97 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 17, 2022 New Orleans Boston 92 - 104 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Mar 29, 2021 New Orleans Boston 115 - 109 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Feb 21, 2021 Boston New Orleans 115 - 120 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 26, 2020 Boston New Orleans 108 - 123 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 11, 2020 New Orleans Boston 105 - 140 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Dec 10, 2018 New Orleans Boston 100 - 113 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Nov 26, 2018 Boston New Orleans 124 - 107 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Mar 18, 2018 Boston New Orleans 89 - 108 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 16, 2018 New Orleans Boston 116 - 113 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Jan 7, 2017 New Orleans Boston 108 - 117 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Nov 14, 2016 Boston New Orleans 105 - 106 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Apr 6, 2016 New Orleans Boston 97 - 104 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Dec 7, 2015 Boston New Orleans 111 - 93 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Mar 6, 2015 Boston New Orleans 104 - 98 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 12, 2015 New Orleans Boston 100 - 108 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Mar 16, 2014 Boston New Orleans 120 - 121 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 3, 2014 New Orleans Boston 95 - 92 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Mar 20, 2013 Boston New Orleans 86 - 87 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 16, 2013 New Orleans Boston 90 - 78 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Dec 28, 2011 Boston New Orleans 78 - 97 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Mar 19, 2011 Boston New Orleans 89 - 85 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Dec 31, 2010 New Orleans Boston 83 - 81 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Feb 10, 2010 Boston New Orleans 85 - 93 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Nov 1, 2009 New Orleans Boston 87 - 97 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Feb 11, 2009 Boston New Orleans 89 - 77 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Dec 12, 2008 New Orleans Boston 82 - 94 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Mar 28, 2008 New Orleans Boston 92 - 112 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Mar 22, 2008 Boston New Orleans 106 - 113 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Mar 19, 2007 Boston New Orleans 88 - 106 New Orleans Regular Season Paycom Center
Nov 1, 2006 New Orleans Boston 91 - 87 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Jan 23, 2006 New Orleans Boston 78 - 91 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Dec 7, 2005 Boston New Orleans 101 - 87 Boston Regular Season Paycom Center
Mar 19, 2005 Boston New Orleans 113 - 100 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 3, 2005 New Orleans Boston 90 - 108 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Apr 9, 2004 Boston New Orleans 80 - 89 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Dec 31, 2003 New Orleans Boston 96 - 94 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Nov 19, 2003 New Orleans Boston 81 - 73 New Orleans Regular Season TD Garden
Nov 1, 2003 Boston New Orleans 90 - 97 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Mar 12, 2003 New Orleans Boston 65 - 93 Boston Regular Season TD Garden
Feb 3, 2003 Boston New Orleans 96 - 103 New Orleans Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Jan 8, 2003 Boston New Orleans 93 - 83 Boston Regular Season Smoothie King Center
Dec 1, 2002 New Orleans Boston 86 - 95 Boston Regular Season TD Garden

2023-2024 Boston Celtics Depth Chart

  PG SG SF PF C
Starters D. White J. Holiday J. Brown J. Tatum K. Porzingis
Rotation P. Pritchard J. Springer S. Mykhailiuk O. Brissett A. Horford
Rotation J. Davison J. Walsh S. Hauser   L. Kornet
Rotation     D. Peterson   N. Queta
Lim PT       X. Tillman, Sr.  

2023-2024 New Orleans Pelicans Depth Chart

  PG SG SF PF C
Starters C. McCollum H. Jones B. Ingram T. Murphy III J. Valanciunas
Rotation J. Alvarado D. Daniels N. Marshall Z. Williamson L. Nance, Jr.
Lim PT   J. Hawkins M. Ryan J. Robinson-Earl C. Zeller
Lim PT   M. Hill   E. Liddell  
Lim PT   D. Seabron      

Boston Celtics Player Stats

# Player Pos GPMPGPPGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%ORBDRBTRBAPGSPGBPGTOVPF
12 Oshae Brissett PF 55 11.5 3.7 1.2 2.8 .444 0.3 1.0 .273 0.9 1.5 .602 1.1 1.8 2.9 0.8 0.3 0.1 0.4 1.0
7 Jaylen Brown SF 70 33.5 23.0 9.0 17.9 .499 2.1 5.9 .354 3.0 4.3 .703 1.2 4.3 5.5 3.6 1.2 0.5 2.4 2.6
20 J.D. Davison F 8 4.9 2.0 0.6 1.5 .417 0.4 0.9 .429 0.4 0.5 .750 0.2 1.0 1.2 1.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5
30 Sam Hauser SF 79 22.0 9.0 3.2 7.1 .446 2.5 5.9 .424 0.2 0.2 .895 0.6 2.9 3.5 1.0 0.5 0.3 0.4 1.3
4 Jrue Holiday G 69 32.8 12.5 4.8 10.0 .480 2.0 4.7 .429 0.9 1.0 .833 1.2 4.2 5.4 4.8 0.9 0.8 1.8 1.6
42 Al Horford FC 65 26.8 8.6 3.3 6.4 .511 1.7 4.0 .419 0.4 0.5 .867 1.3 5.1 6.4 2.6 0.6 1.0 0.7 1.4
40 Luke Kornet F 63 15.6 5.3 2.3 3.2 .700 0.0 0.0 1.000 0.8 0.9 .907 1.9 2.3 4.1 1.1 0.4 1.0 0.3 1.2
50 Svi Mykhailiuk SF 41 10.1 4.0 1.4 3.3 .416 1.0 2.6 .389 0.1 0.2 .667 0.3 1.0 1.2 0.9 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.5
13 Drew Peterson F 3 7.6 3.7 1.3 2.0 .667 1.0 1.7 .600 0.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.0 0.3 0.3
8 Kristaps Porzingis FC 57 29.6 20.1 6.8 13.2 .516 1.9 5.1 .375 4.5 5.3 .858 1.7 5.5 7.2 2.0 0.7 1.9 1.6 2.7
11 Payton Pritchard PG 82 22.3 9.6 3.6 7.7 .468 1.8 4.7 .385 0.6 0.7 .821 0.9 2.4 3.2 3.4 0.5 0.1 0.7 1.3
88 Neemias Queta C 28 11.9 5.5 2.4 3.7 .644 0.0 0.0 .000 0.7 1.0 .714 1.9 2.5 4.4 0.7 0.5 0.8 0.5 1.8
44 Jaden Springer SG 17 7.6 2.1 0.8 1.8 .433 0.1 0.6 .182 0.4 0.5 .875 0.5 0.7 1.2 0.5 0.6 0.2 0.5 1.0
0 Jayson Tatum SF 74 35.7 26.9 9.1 19.3 .471 3.1 8.2 .376 5.6 6.7 .833 0.9 7.2 8.1 4.9 1.0 0.6 2.5 2.0
26 Xavier Tillman, Sr. PF 20 13.7 4.0 1.7 3.3 .515 0.4 1.4 .286 0.2 0.3 .571 0.7 2.0 2.7 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.8
27 Jordan Walsh F 9 9.3 1.7 0.7 1.7 .400 0.2 1.0 .222 0.1 0.2 .500 0.6 1.7 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.1 0.3 1.2
9 Derrick White G 73 32.6 15.2 5.3 11.5 .461 2.7 6.8 .396 1.9 2.1 .901 0.7 3.5 4.2 5.2 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.1

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats

# Player Pos GPMPGPPGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%ORBDRBTRBAPGSPGBPGTOVPF
15 Jose Alvarado G 56 18.4 7.1 2.5 6.2 .412 1.4 3.7 .377 0.6 0.9 .673 0.4 1.8 2.3 2.1 1.1 0.3 0.7 1.6
11 Dyson Daniels GF 61 22.3 5.8 2.3 5.1 .447 0.7 2.2 .311 0.6 0.9 .642 1.0 2.9 3.9 2.7 1.4 0.4 1.0 1.7
24 Jordan Hawkins G 67 17.3 7.8 2.6 6.8 .382 1.6 4.4 .366 1.0 1.2 .838 0.4 1.8 2.2 1.0 0.3 0.1 0.6 1.1
33 Malcolm Hill G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
14 Brandon Ingram SF 64 32.9 20.8 7.8 15.9 .492 1.3 3.8 .355 3.8 4.8 .801 0.7 4.4 5.1 5.7 0.8 0.6 2.5 2.3
5 Herb Jones SF 76 30.5 11.0 3.9 7.7 .498 1.5 3.6 .418 1.8 2.1 .867 1.0 2.6 3.6 2.6 1.4 0.8 1.2 2.9
32 E.J. Liddell PF 8 2.9 0.5 0.1 0.8 .167 0.0 0.6 .000 0.2 0.2 1.000 0.0 0.6 0.6 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
8 Naji Marshall SF 66 19.0 7.1 2.6 5.6 .463 0.9 2.3 .387 1.0 1.3 .791 0.8 2.8 3.6 1.9 0.7 0.2 1.0 1.4
3 C.J. McCollum G 66 32.7 20.0 7.3 16.0 .459 3.6 8.4 .429 1.7 2.1 .827 0.6 3.7 4.3 4.6 0.9 0.6 1.7 1.9
25 Trey Murphy III G 57 29.7 14.8 4.8 10.9 .443 3.0 7.8 .380 2.2 2.6 .815 0.7 4.2 4.9 2.2 0.9 0.5 0.6 1.2
22 Larry Nance, Jr. SF 61 19.9 5.7 2.3 4.0 .573 0.4 1.1 .415 0.8 1.0 .770 1.5 3.5 5.0 1.9 1.0 0.3 0.8 1.6
50 Jeremiah Robinson-Earl PF 39 8.6 2.9 1.2 2.4 .474 0.3 1.0 .333 0.3 0.4 .750 0.6 1.4 1.9 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.6
37 Matt Ryan SF 28 13.9 5.4 1.8 4.0 .434 1.5 3.2 .451 0.5 0.5 .929 0.2 1.2 1.4 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.7 1.1
0 Dereon Seabron SG 6 9.2 2.3 0.7 2.2 .308 0.2 0.3 .500 0.8 1.0 .833 0.2 1.0 1.2 0.8 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.7
17 Jonas Valanciunas C 82 23.5 12.2 4.9 8.8 .559 0.5 1.5 .308 2.0 2.5 .785 2.3 6.5 8.8 2.1 0.4 0.8 1.4 2.7
1 Zion Williamson PF 70 31.5 22.9 8.9 15.6 .570 0.1 0.3 .333 5.0 7.1 .702 1.7 4.1 5.8 5.0 1.1 0.7 2.8 2.3
40 Cody Zeller F 43 7.4 1.8 0.6 1.4 .419 0.0 0.1 .333 0.5 0.9 .605 1.1 1.5 2.6 0.9 0.2 0.1 0.4 1.0

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