Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Apr 2025

Find Out Our Best Bet on the Spread

Our wager is the Celtics against the spread. Back the favorites off -12 at odds of -110 and be confident they can cover the line against the Hornets.

9 Celtics Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics clashed on Friday night, with the Celtics securing a 130-94 win at TD Garden.

The top Celtics scorer was Payton Pritchard with 22 points, with Sam Hauser getting 20 and Derrick White 19. Seth Curry recorded 17 for the Hornets, while Jusuf Nurkic and KJ Simpson finished with 14 and 11.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have triumphed in their previous five meetings against the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L

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The Hornets have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 101.9 points, 44.7 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 5.4 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 43.8% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 117.8 points and 47.5 rebounds per contest.

Miles Bridges is averaging 13.0 points, Mark Williams 7.8 rebounds and KJ Simpson 3.7 assists, while Nick Smith Jr. averages 1.8 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.8 points, 48.8 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 5.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 103.5 points and 41.8 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 16.6 points, Luke Kornet 6.3 rebounds and Derrick White 6.4 assists along with 3.1 (36.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: DaQuan Jeffries, Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie, KJ Simpson, Tidjane Salaun.

Boston Celtics lineup: Payton Pritchard, Torrey Craig, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, Baylor Scheierman.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

If you agree with our pick that Celtics can be superior in this NBA contest, you can get -110 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -12 line.

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Hornets vs Celtics stats:

• The -12 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -12 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -12 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +12 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in any of their last 5 games.
• The +12 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +12 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 6 consecutive games.
• The -12 line has been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games against Hornets.

Celtics -12 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: DaQuan Jeffries Under 8.5 Points -118

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets) hasn't covered the 8.5 points total in 8 of the past 10 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -118 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest DaQuan Jeffries Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-118

Assists

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-222

Under 2.5

+166

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Payton Pritchard Under 7.5 Assists -120

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has totaled an average of 3.4 assists in the past 5 games at home. We think that history might repeat itself and you can get -120 that he falls short when it comes to Player Assists.

Latest Payton Pritchard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-108

Under 23.5

-123

Assists

Over 7.5

-109

Under 7.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 99 - 116 Celtics

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Celtics to enjoy a 116-99 winning scoreline.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Celtics Heavy Favorites to Win

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Boston Celtics a 83% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -500 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +380 about Charlotte Hornets.

There is a spread of 10.5 and total points has a line of 209. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 209 at -110.

Those wanting to back the Celtics to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -225 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Hornets, then odds of +175 can be found.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Hornets

+380

Celtics

-500

Point Spread

Hornets +10.5

-110

Celtics -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 209

-110

Over 209

-110

Payton Pritchard Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Payton Pritchard. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 23.5

-108

Under 23.5

-123

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 15.5

-108

Under 15.5

-123

Tidjane Salaun (Hornets)

Over 11.5

-108

Under 11.5

-122

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-118

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-109

Under 7.5

-120

Tidjane Salaun (Hornets)

Over 2.5

+146

Under 2.5

-192

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-118

Tidjane Salaun (Hornets)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+104

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-120

DaQuan Jeffries (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-222

Under 2.5

+166

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +12 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -12 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 219.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 211.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 211.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 101.90 pts and allowed 117.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 104.00 pts and allowed 122.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 219.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 222.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 211.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 211.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.80 pts and allowed 103.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 105.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.00 (76.19%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 35.20
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 5.40
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 16.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.10 (83.97%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 17.00
• Personal Fouls: 16.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.50 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.40 (80.72%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.8, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 35.80
• Assists: 28.90
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 5.50
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 13.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.60 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 18.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.40 (82.21%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.3, Offensive 14.20, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 10.60
• Personal Fouls: 14.20

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

11 Payton Pritchard

12 Torrey Craig

30 Sam Hauser

40 Luke Kornet

55 Baylor Scheierman

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

3 DaQuan Jeffries

11 Jusuf Nurkic

12 Josh Okogie

25 KJ Simpson

31 Tidjane Salaun

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

• 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