- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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This Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans (26-54) will visit TD Garden to challenge the Boston Celtics (54-25).
In their previous game, the Pelicans faced off against the Jazz and secured a win with a score of 156-137. New Orleans displayed impressive shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 57.5% (61 out of 106) and successfully converting 14 of their 34 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Pelicans made 20 of 23 shots, resulting in an 87.0% success rate. They dominated the boards, recording 48 rebounds, including 10 offensive rebounds, and also tallied 32 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and grabbing 15 steals. On the defensive side, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 51.0% from the field, with Utah contributing 38 assists and 12 steals. Additionally, the Jazz had 41 rebounds (10 offensive and 31 defensive) and 5 blocked shots, finishing 87.5% from the free-throw line (21 of 24). They made 10 of their 32 three-point attempts. Both teams committed 18 personal fouls.
Jeremiah Fears played a crucial role in this matchup, shooting 58.6% from the field and contributing 6 assists. He logged 38 minutes and secured 5 rebounds, ultimately scoring 40 points on 17 of 29 shooting.
The Pelicans enter this game with a 26-54 record for the season. They average 115.4 points per match (17th in the league) while hitting 46.6% of their shots. From three-point range, they’re connecting at 34.9% (900 of 2,582) and shooting 78.4% at the free-throw line. The Pelicans average 43.8 rebounds per game and have distributed 2,016 assists throughout the season, ranking 21st in the NBA. They average 14.3 turnovers and commit 19.8 fouls nightly.
Defensively, New Orleans forces opponents into an average of 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 20.1 fouls. They rank 25th in the league for surrendered assists, allowing 2,240 this year. The Pelicans permit a field goal percentage of 47.6% (3,492 of 7,334) and allow 45.8 rebounds per game. They give up 34.9% on three-point shots and rank 24th in points allowed per game (119.6).
In their last outing, Boston secured a win against the Hornets with a score of 113-102. They allowed Charlotte to grab 40 rebounds total (14 offensive). The Celtics shot 32.7% from beyond the arc, making 16 of 49 attempts, and went 10 of 13 from the free-throw line (76.9%). The Hornets shot 43.2% from the floor, converting 38 of 88 attempts. Boston, conversely, finished with a 49.4% shooting percentage, making 43 of 87 shots, and converted 40.5% of their three-point attempts (17 of 42). They shot 83.3% from the free-throw line on 12 attempts. Boston recorded 32 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 45.
Jaylen Brown was a standout performer for the Celtics, scoring 35 points in 43 minutes of play while registering 3 assists and securing 9 rebounds with a shooting rate of 44.8% from 13 of 29 attempts.
Currently, Boston holds a 54-25 record. Offensively, Boston shoots 46.7% from the field, ranking 15th in the league. With a total of 9,055 points this season (114.6 per game), they average 46.5 rebounds per game. The Celtics average 24.5 assists per game (29th in the league) and turn the ball over 12.3 times per game while committing 18.9 fouls and shooting 80.4% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive side, Boston allows opponents to shoot 35.9% from three-point range (1,113 of 3,098) and 77.6% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 24.8 assists and 41.2 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 6th respectively. The Celtics lead the league in points allowed per game (106.9) and force their opponents into 12.4 turnovers while allowing a field goal percentage of 44.1% (2nd in the league).
So, what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Suggestion: Pick Boston and the under on total points
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