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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions

Best Bet

Celtics -8.5 @ -105

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We’re excited to see the Celtics at -8.5 on the spread and think it’s a great number for them to cover against the Hornets at odds of -105.

Our Celtics vs Hornets betting guide features our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for the complete analysis behind each pick.

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The Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA clash.

Boston Celtics previous game saw them claim a 109-102 home win over Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Paul George tallied 25 points, while Derrick White put up 24 and Luka Garza 11.

Charlotte Hornets have been beaten in their last five games. On the road at Barclays Center, Brooklyn Nets recently beat them 114-104. Offensively, Naz Reid led the charge with 28, while Grayson Allen contributed 22 and Sion James 10.

H2H: Celtics Are 8 From 10 on the H2H

The Celtics have beaten the Hornets in the last two matchups. They won 114-99 at Spectrum Center and triumphed 113-102 at TD Garden. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Celtics have won eight.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	6	2	0.75	114.3	108.3	6	5-0	1-2	2-0	6-1	6-2	1W
Hornets	3	6	0.333	98.1	109.2	-11.1	2-3	1-3	2-2	3-6	3-6	5L

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The Celtics have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 110.7 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.1 points and 44.8 rebounds per matchup.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 20.6 points and 5.8 assists, while Neemias Queta averages 7.3 rebounds and Paul George 2.4 (41.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Hornets have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 97.3 points, 44.9 rebounds, 20.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field and 82.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 110.4 points and 40.9 rebounds.

Brandon Miller is averaging 21.2 points, Moussa Diabate 9.0 rebounds and Dennis Schroeder 4.4 assists, while Grayson Allen has an average of 3.2 (49.2%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

Celtics should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward in this NBA showdown. Back this pick off -8.5 to cover the line at -105.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games against Celtics.

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Celtics -8.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 114 - 101 Hornets

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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.

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -345 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 78% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At +275, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 210.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 210.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-345

Hornets

+275

Point Spread

Celtics -8.5

-105

Hornets +8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 210.5

-110

Over 210.5

-110

The Hornets own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 108.30 points on average and giving up 114.70.

The Celtics own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 113.10 points per contest while yielding 108.30.

The last time these teams met at Spectrum Center, the Celtics came out on top 114-99 against the Hornets. Across 10 head-to-heads at Spectrum Center, the Celtics have registered nine wins and the Hornets one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O210.5	U210.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		5-5	223.00	108.30	114.70	9	1
Boston Celtics Away Stats		5-5	221.40	113.10	108.30	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O210.5 = Games Over 210.5 Points
• U210.5 = Games Under 210.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 221.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 210.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 210.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.70 pts and allowed 108.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.10 pts and allowed 108.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 207.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 210.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 210.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 97.30 pts and allowed 110.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.30 pts and allowed 114.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (76.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.30
• Personal Fouls: 22.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (77.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 25.20
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 21.20 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (29%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (82.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 20.70
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 18.20
• Personal Fouls: 22.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.40 (84.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 14.00, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 22.40
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

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
76ers	8	1	0.889	111	105.2	5.8	4-1	4-0	2-0	8-1	8-1	5W
Celtics	6	2	0.75	114.3	108.3	6	5-0	1-2	2-0	6-1	6-2	1W
Raptors	4	4	0.5	117.9	113.5	4.4	2-1	2-3	0-0	3-1	4-4	1L
Knicks	4	4	0.5	110	105.1	4.9	3-2	1-2	1-3	4-4	4-4	2W
Nets	2	6	0.25	106.6	112.9	-6.3	1-3	1-3	0-2	2-6	2-6	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Cavaliers	4	4	0.5	119.3	117.1	2.2	3-1	1-3	1-0	3-2	4-4	2L
Pacers	3	6	0.333	111.2	114.2	-3	0-4	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-6	1W
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Bucks	1	7	0.125	110	122.3	-12.3	1-3	0-4	1-2	1-5	1-7	4L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	5	4	0.556	115.8	113	2.8	1-2	4-2	3-1	5-1	5-4	2W
Wizards	4	4	0.5	108.9	109	-0.1	2-2	2-2	2-2	4-4	4-4	1L
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	98.1	109.2	-11.1	2-3	1-3	2-2	3-6	3-6	5L
Magic	2	6	0.25	105.5	115	-9.5	0-4	2-2	0-2	2-4	2-6	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	6	1	0.857	121.9	110.7	11.2	1-1	5-0	2-0	6-1	6-1	3W
Thunder	6	2	0.75	110	108.8	1.2	4-0	2-2	1-0	4-2	6-2	2W
Timberwolves	6	3	0.667	118.8	107.6	11.2	3-1	3-2	0-0	2-2	6-3	2W
Nuggets	4	3	0.571	115.4	114.7	0.7	2-2	2-1	0-2	3-3	4-3	1W
Jazz	1	7	0.125	107.8	119	-11.2	1-4	0-3	0-1	1-7	1-7	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	7	2	0.778	121.8	113.9	7.9	4-1	3-1	4-1	5-2	7-2	3W
Warriors	6	3	0.667	117.8	113	4.8	4-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	6-3	6W
Suns	2	5	0.286	113.9	121.4	-7.5	2-2	0-3	1-1	1-5	2-5	1W
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Kings	1	7	0.125	109.3	123.3	-14	0-3	1-4	0-2	1-7	1-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	7	2	0.778	117.9	107.6	10.3	4-1	3-1	2-1	3-2	7-2	1L
Spurs	6	2	0.75	116.9	108.6	8.3	4-2	2-0	2-1	6-2	6-2	6W
Grizzlies	6	2	0.75	120.5	109.8	10.7	2-2	4-0	0-1	6-1	6-2	2L
Pelicans	4	4	0.5	121.6	119.3	2.3	3-2	1-2	1-0	3-3	4-4	4W
Mavericks	4	4	0.5	112.1	112.3	-0.2	2-2	2-2	1-3	2-4	4-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	8	1	0.889	111	105.2	5.8	4-1	4-0	2-0	8-1	8-1	5W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Celtics	6	2	0.75	114.3	108.3	6	5-0	1-2	2-0	6-1	6-2	1W
Hawks	5	4	0.556	115.8	113	2.8	1-2	4-2	3-1	5-1	5-4	2W
Raptors	4	4	0.5	117.9	113.5	4.4	2-1	2-3	0-0	3-1	4-4	1L
Cavaliers	4	4	0.5	119.3	117.1	2.2	3-1	1-3	1-0	3-2	4-4	2L
Wizards	4	4	0.5	108.9	109	-0.1	2-2	2-2	2-2	4-4	4-4	1L
Knicks	4	4	0.5	110	105.1	4.9	3-2	1-2	1-3	4-4	4-4	2W
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	98.1	109.2	-11.1	2-3	1-3	2-2	3-6	3-6	5L
Pacers	3	6	0.333	111.2	114.2	-3	0-4	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-6	1W
Magic	2	6	0.25	105.5	115	-9.5	0-4	2-2	0-2	2-4	2-6	3L
Nets	2	6	0.25	106.6	112.9	-6.3	1-3	1-3	0-2	2-6	2-6	1W
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Bucks	1	7	0.125	110	122.3	-12.3	1-3	0-4	1-2	1-5	1-7	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	6	1	0.857	121.9	110.7	11.2	1-1	5-0	2-0	6-1	6-1	3W
Lakers	7	2	0.778	121.8	113.9	7.9	4-1	3-1	4-1	5-2	7-2	3W
Rockets	7	2	0.778	117.9	107.6	10.3	4-1	3-1	2-1	3-2	7-2	1L
Thunder	6	2	0.75	110	108.8	1.2	4-0	2-2	1-0	4-2	6-2	2W
Spurs	6	2	0.75	116.9	108.6	8.3	4-2	2-0	2-1	6-2	6-2	6W
Grizzlies	6	2	0.75	120.5	109.8	10.7	2-2	4-0	0-1	6-1	6-2	2L
Warriors	6	3	0.667	117.8	113	4.8	4-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	6-3	6W
Timberwolves	6	3	0.667	118.8	107.6	11.2	3-1	3-2	0-0	2-2	6-3	2W
Nuggets	4	3	0.571	115.4	114.7	0.7	2-2	2-1	0-2	3-3	4-3	1W
Pelicans	4	4	0.5	121.6	119.3	2.3	3-2	1-2	1-0	3-3	4-4	4W
Mavericks	4	4	0.5	112.1	112.3	-0.2	2-2	2-2	1-3	2-4	4-4	2L
Suns	2	5	0.286	113.9	121.4	-7.5	2-2	0-3	1-1	1-5	2-5	1W
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Kings	1	7	0.125	109.3	123.3	-14	0-3	1-4	0-2	1-7	1-7	1L
Jazz	1	7	0.125	107.8	119	-11.2	1-4	0-3	0-1	1-7	1-7	6L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	8	1	0.889	111	105.2	5.8	4-1	4-0	2-0	8-1	8-1	5W
Trail Blazers	6	1	0.857	121.9	110.7	11.2	1-1	5-0	2-0	6-1	6-1	3W
Rockets	7	2	0.778	117.9	107.6	10.3	4-1	3-1	2-1	3-2	7-2	1L
Lakers	7	2	0.778	121.8	113.9	7.9	4-1	3-1	4-1	5-2	7-2	3W
Celtics	6	2	0.75	114.3	108.3	6	5-0	1-2	2-0	6-1	6-2	1W
Pistons	6	2	0.75	111.1	101.8	9.3	2-1	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-2	1L
Grizzlies	6	2	0.75	120.5	109.8	10.7	2-2	4-0	0-1	6-1	6-2	2L
Thunder	6	2	0.75	110	108.8	1.2	4-0	2-2	1-0	4-2	6-2	2W
Spurs	6	2	0.75	116.9	108.6	8.3	4-2	2-0	2-1	6-2	6-2	6W
Warriors	6	3	0.667	117.8	113	4.8	4-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	6-3	6W
Timberwolves	6	3	0.667	118.8	107.6	11.2	3-1	3-2	0-0	2-2	6-3	2W
Nuggets	4	3	0.571	115.4	114.7	0.7	2-2	2-1	0-2	3-3	4-3	1W
Hawks	5	4	0.556	115.8	113	2.8	1-2	4-2	3-1	5-1	5-4	2W
Cavaliers	4	4	0.5	119.3	117.1	2.2	3-1	1-3	1-0	3-2	4-4	2L
Mavericks	4	4	0.5	112.1	112.3	-0.2	2-2	2-2	1-3	2-4	4-4	2L
Pelicans	4	4	0.5	121.6	119.3	2.3	3-2	1-2	1-0	3-3	4-4	4W
Knicks	4	4	0.5	110	105.1	4.9	3-2	1-2	1-3	4-4	4-4	2W
Raptors	4	4	0.5	117.9	113.5	4.4	2-1	2-3	0-0	3-1	4-4	1L
Wizards	4	4	0.5	108.9	109	-0.1	2-2	2-2	2-2	4-4	4-4	1L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	98.1	109.2	-11.1	2-3	1-3	2-2	3-6	3-6	5L
Pacers	3	6	0.333	111.2	114.2	-3	0-4	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-6	1W
Heat	3	6	0.333	116	122.6	-6.6	1-3	2-3	1-1	2-2	3-6	1L
Suns	2	5	0.286	113.9	121.4	-7.5	2-2	0-3	1-1	1-5	2-5	1W
Nets	2	6	0.25	106.6	112.9	-6.3	1-3	1-3	0-2	2-6	2-6	1W
Magic	2	6	0.25	105.5	115	-9.5	0-4	2-2	0-2	2-4	2-6	3L
Bulls	1	7	0.125	111.6	129.6	-18	0-2	1-5	1-0	1-7	1-7	6L
Clippers	1	7	0.125	109.1	115.6	-6.5	1-3	0-4	1-3	1-5	1-7	7L
Bucks	1	7	0.125	110	122.3	-12.3	1-3	0-4	1-2	1-5	1-7	4L
Kings	1	7	0.125	109.3	123.3	-14	0-3	1-4	0-2	1-7	1-7	1L
Jazz	1	7	0.125	107.8	119	-11.2	1-4	0-3	0-1	1-7	1-7	6L

• 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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