Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 10/27/25

Boston entered the season with decent expectations, but the early returns have been underwhelming. With several departures driven by tax apron constraints (Holiday, Porzingis, Horford, Kornet), the Celtics look far different than the cohesive title contender of recent years. The absence of Jayson Tatum has perhaps revealed how central he was to Boston’s identity. Fortunately, Jaylen Brown has taken the mantle in Tatum’s absence, averaging around 29.7 points on 49% shooting, and both Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are contributing to expectations. Still, the rest of the roster is still searching for identity and chemistry, and the defense—historically a strength of Boston—is showing cracks.

On the other side, New Orleans’ young core continues its growth trajectory. Zion Williamson appears healthy and dominant again, racking up 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in a recent outing. His supporting cast, including Jordan Poole and Trey Murphy, shows promise. The issue for the Pelicans remains depth—they still lack consistent production beyond their top three. In what should be a battle of defenses, Boston’s experience and Brown’s leadership could tilt the edge. I’m backing the Celtics to secure their first win of the season.

Celtics vs Pelicans Prediction: Celtics +2.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to Celtics +1

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