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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Hornets

The Boston Celtics meet the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Hornets are on offer at an attractive -122 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that the home team will outscore the Celtics and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Boston Celtics have won their previous two games. The latest was a 109-102 home triumph at TD Garden against Atlanta Hawks. Payton Pritchard dropped 36 points, as Jayson Tatum finished with 26 and Luka Garza 11.

Charlotte Hornets lost their last game, being beaten at home to Philadelphia 76ers 118-114 at Spectrum Center. Offensively, Brandon Miller led the charge with 29, while LaMelo Ball contributed 20 and Coby White 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Hornets claim a 118-89 win over the Celtics at TD Garden. The Celtics have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 111.5 points, 47.7 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 6.1 steals and 2.8 blocks while shooting 44.6% from the field and 88.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 106.3 points and 39.8 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.4 points and 5.4 assists, while Jayson Tatum averages 8.3 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 2.7 (39.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.3 points, 46.3 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 106.5 points and 37.9 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 22.4 points, 6.1 assists and 4.5 (38.8%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 8.7 rebounds.

Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by backing Hornets on the Moneyline. They should get the better of their opponents in this NBA contest and our pick is available at -122.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Celtics vs Hornets stats:

• Hornets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hornets have won 7 of their last 10 games.

Hornets Moneyline Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then the Hornets are an option on the spread. The sportbooks have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 109 - 112 Hornets

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Hornets to win by a 112-109 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Charlotte Hornets are available at Moneyline odds of -102, while opponents Boston Celtics can be backed at -116. The sportsbooks award a 54% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning NBA bet.

The spread is currently 1, with the total points line at 215.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 215.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-116

Hornets

-102

Point Spread

Celtics -1

-110

Hornets +1

-110

Total Points

Under 215.5

-110

Over 215.5

-110

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The Hornets own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 121.10 points on offense and surrendering 105.80 on defense.

The Celtics have gone 7-3 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 107.90 points scored and 99.60 points allowed.

The most recent Spectrum Center meeting saw the Celtics claim a 113-103 win over the Hornets. From their last 10 head-to-head matchups at Spectrum Center, the Celtics have collected nine wins and the Hornets one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O215.5	U215.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		7-3	226.90	121.10	105.80	8	2
Boston Celtics Away Stats		7-3	207.50	107.90	99.60	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O215.5 = Games Over 215.5 Points
• U215.5 = Games Under 215.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 217.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 207.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 215.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 215.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.50 pts and allowed 106.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 107.90 pts and allowed 99.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 215.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 215.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 106.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.10 pts and allowed 105.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (87.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 35.80
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 2.80
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.60 (84.39%)
• Rebounds: Total 51.1, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 37.40
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 5.40
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 18.20 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.10 (79.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.90 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.10 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (79.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.7, Offensive 14.50, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 14.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.70

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	48	26	0.649	117	110.5	6.5	27-9	21-17	12-3	31-16	7-3	1L
Raptors	41	32	0.562	114	112.3	1.7	20-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
76ers	41	33	0.554	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	20-16	9-7	24-23	7-3	2W
Nets	17	57	0.23	106.2	115.7	-9.5	9-26	8-31	3-12	12-32	0-10	10L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	54	20	0.73	117.5	109.5	8	29-9	25-11	10-4	34-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	46	28	0.622	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	22-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	29	44	0.397	110.4	116.7	-6.3	16-20	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	3L
Bulls	29	45	0.392	116.4	121	-4.6	18-20	11-25	4-11	17-29	3-7	3L
Pacers	16	58	0.216	111.9	120.6	-8.7	10-27	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	42	33	0.56	118.3	116.4	1.9	22-16	20-17	8-6	23-22	8-2	1W
Magic	39	34	0.534	115.7	114.8	0.9	23-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	1W
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L
Heat	39	35	0.527	120.3	117.7	2.6	23-14	16-21	7-7	23-21	4-6	1L
Wizards	17	56	0.233	113	124	-11	11-26	6-30	2-12	11-34	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	58	16	0.784	118.8	107.7	11.1	30-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1W
Nuggets	47	28	0.627	121.3	116.9	4.4	23-13	24-15	8-5	29-16	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	45	29	0.608	117.9	114.4	3.5	25-14	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	37	38	0.493	115.2	116.5	-1.3	20-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	6-4	1L
Jazz	21	53	0.284	117.5	125.3	-7.8	13-25	8-28	1-13	11-34	2-8	4L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	48	26	0.649	116.6	114.9	1.7	24-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	2W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	38	36	0.514	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	17-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	4W
Warriors	36	38	0.486	115.2	114.9	0.3	21-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	4-6	3W
Kings	19	56	0.253	110.9	121.2	-10.3	13-25	6-31	3-10	12-35	4-6	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	56	18	0.757	119.4	111.2	8.2	28-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	8W
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	25	49	0.338	115.1	119.2	-4.1	14-23	11-26	6-9	19-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L
Mavericks	24	50	0.324	113.9	118.9	-5	14-23	10-27	4-11	13-33	3-7	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	54	20	0.73	117.5	109.5	8	29-9	25-11	10-4	34-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	48	26	0.649	117	110.5	6.5	27-9	21-17	12-3	31-16	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	46	28	0.622	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	22-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Raptors	41	32	0.562	114	112.3	1.7	20-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	42	33	0.56	118.3	116.4	1.9	22-16	20-17	8-6	23-22	8-2	1W
76ers	41	33	0.554	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	20-16	9-7	24-23	7-3	2W
Magic	39	34	0.534	115.7	114.8	0.9	23-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	1W
Heat	39	35	0.527	120.3	117.7	2.6	23-14	16-21	7-7	23-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L
Bucks	29	44	0.397	110.4	116.7	-6.3	16-20	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	3L
Bulls	29	45	0.392	116.4	121	-4.6	18-20	11-25	4-11	17-29	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	56	0.233	113	124	-11	11-26	6-30	2-12	11-34	1-9	1L
Nets	17	57	0.23	106.2	115.7	-9.5	9-26	8-31	3-12	12-32	0-10	10L
Pacers	16	58	0.216	111.9	120.6	-8.7	10-27	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	58	16	0.784	118.8	107.7	11.1	30-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1W
Spurs	56	18	0.757	119.4	111.2	8.2	28-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	8W
Lakers	48	26	0.649	116.6	114.9	1.7	24-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	2W
Nuggets	47	28	0.627	121.3	116.9	4.4	23-13	24-15	8-5	29-16	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	45	29	0.608	117.9	114.4	3.5	25-14	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	1L
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	38	36	0.514	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	17-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	37	38	0.493	115.2	116.5	-1.3	20-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	6-4	1L
Warriors	36	38	0.486	115.2	114.9	0.3	21-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	4-6	3W
Grizzlies	25	49	0.338	115.1	119.2	-4.1	14-23	11-26	6-9	19-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L
Mavericks	24	50	0.324	113.9	118.9	-5	14-23	10-27	4-11	13-33	3-7	1W
Jazz	21	53	0.284	117.5	125.3	-7.8	13-25	8-28	1-13	11-34	2-8	4L
Kings	19	56	0.253	110.9	121.2	-10.3	13-25	6-31	3-10	12-35	4-6	3L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	58	16	0.784	118.8	107.7	11.1	30-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	1W
Spurs	56	18	0.757	119.4	111.2	8.2	28-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	8W
Pistons	54	20	0.73	117.5	109.5	8	29-9	25-11	10-4	34-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	49	24	0.671	114.1	106.9	7.2	26-11	23-13	9-5	30-14	7-3	2W
Lakers	48	26	0.649	116.6	114.9	1.7	24-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	2W
Knicks	48	26	0.649	117	110.5	6.5	27-9	21-17	12-3	31-16	7-3	1L
Nuggets	47	28	0.627	121.3	116.9	4.4	23-13	24-15	8-5	29-16	8-2	5W
Cavaliers	46	28	0.622	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	22-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	45	29	0.608	117.9	114.4	3.5	25-14	20-15	9-7	28-21	5-5	1L
Rockets	44	29	0.603	114.1	110.2	3.9	25-10	19-19	8-6	24-22	5-5	1W
Raptors	41	32	0.562	114	112.3	1.7	20-16	21-16	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	42	33	0.56	118.3	116.4	1.9	22-16	20-17	8-6	23-22	8-2	1W
76ers	41	33	0.554	116.2	116.5	-0.3	21-17	20-16	9-7	24-23	7-3	2W
Suns	40	33	0.548	112.4	111.2	1.2	23-15	17-18	10-6	25-21	4-6	1L
Magic	39	34	0.534	115.7	114.8	0.9	23-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	1W
Hornets	39	35	0.527	116.3	111.7	4.6	19-18	20-17	11-5	23-23	7-3	1L
Heat	39	35	0.527	120.3	117.7	2.6	23-14	16-21	7-7	23-21	4-6	1L
Clippers	38	36	0.514	113.8	112.5	1.3	21-15	17-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	37	38	0.493	115.2	116.5	-1.3	20-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	6-4	1L
Warriors	36	38	0.486	115.2	114.9	0.3	21-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	4-6	3W
Bucks	29	44	0.397	110.4	116.7	-6.3	16-20	13-24	9-6	20-27	2-8	3L
Bulls	29	45	0.392	116.4	121	-4.6	18-20	11-25	4-11	17-29	3-7	3L
Grizzlies	25	49	0.338	115.1	119.2	-4.1	14-23	11-26	6-9	19-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	50	0.333	115.3	119.3	-4	16-22	9-28	7-8	16-30	5-5	4L
Mavericks	24	50	0.324	113.9	118.9	-5	14-23	10-27	4-11	13-33	3-7	1W
Jazz	21	53	0.284	117.5	125.3	-7.8	13-25	8-28	1-13	11-34	2-8	4L
Kings	19	56	0.253	110.9	121.2	-10.3	13-25	6-31	3-10	12-35	4-6	3L
Wizards	17	56	0.233	113	124	-11	11-26	6-30	2-12	11-34	1-9	1L
Nets	17	57	0.23	106.2	115.7	-9.5	9-26	8-31	3-12	12-32	0-10	10L
Pacers	16	58	0.216	111.9	120.6	-8.7	10-27	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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