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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Celtics

The Charlotte Hornets take the court against the Boston Celtics 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.

Will the Scoreboard Tick Over?

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for the Hornets and the Celtics is set at 214.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -106 is available.

9 Celtics Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Charlotte Hornets have claimed nine consecutive road victories. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 117-90 home triumph against Dallas Mavericks at Spectrum Center. Brandon Miller poured in 17 points, with LaMelo Ball contributing 15 and Sion James adding 13.

Boston Celtics got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 108-81 road triumph at Fiserv Forum when meeting Milwaukee Bucks. Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, Hugo Gonzalez had 18 points and 16 rebounds, with Derrick White registering 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 93-86 triumph when facing the Hornets at TD Garden. The Celtics have beaten the Hornets in the past six matchups. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Hornets logo Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.3 points, 47.8 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 82.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 106.2 points and 37.8 rebounds per matchup.

Brandon Miller is averaging 22.7 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner 5.8 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 7.1 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 4.4 (48.4%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.4 points, 50.7 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 6.1 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 98.5 points and 39.2 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.2 points, Nikola Vucevic 8.2 rebounds and Derrick White 6.9 assists along with 3.2 (36.4%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 214.5 when these NBA teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -106.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Hornets vs Celtics stats:

  • The 214.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 214.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 214.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 214.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Celtics games at home.

Over 214.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Vucevic Over 10.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Nikola Vucevic (Celtics) has recorded Over 10.5 points in 5 straight home games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -125.

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Derrick White Over 6.5 Assists -114 BetMGM logo

Derrick White (Celtics) has had Over 6.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -114 on offer that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 214.5
Spread Hornets +6.5
Player Points Nikola Vucevic Over 10.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 109 - 113 Celtics logo Celtics

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Celtics to land a 113-109 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Celtics Win

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -250 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 71% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Charlotte Hornets are the underdogs at +205 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 214.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 214.5, it’s -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jaylen Brown is available at -104 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -123 is available.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 28.5
-104
Under 28.5
-123
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-127
Under 17.5
-102
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 16.5
-123
Under 16.5
-104
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Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)
Over 10.5
-114
Under 10.5
-112
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Player Assists
Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-116
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-161
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-132
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Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)
Over 2.5
+123
Under 2.5
-161
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Player Rebounds
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
+109
Under 8.5
-145
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-109
Under 6.5
-120
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Nikola Vucevic (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-116
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Baylor Scheierman (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-116
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Celtics Have Won the Previous Seven Head-to-Head Matchups at TD Garden

The Celtics have rattled off three straight wins at TD Garden. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 111.90 points per contest and conceding 100.80.

The Hornets have posted nine consecutive wins on the road. They have gone 9-1 across their last 10 road games, posting 121.30 points per contest while yielding 107.60.

The most recent TD Garden meeting saw the Celtics claim a 93-86 win over the Hornets. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at TD Garden, the Celtics have recorded nine wins, while the Hornets have one to their name.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O214.5 U214.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 8-2 212.70 111.90 100.80 4 6
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 9-1 228.90 121.30 107.60 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O214.5 = Games Over 214.5 Points
  • U214.5 = Games Under 214.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat 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
Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 57 31.86 1011 198 17.7 3.5 2.1 6.0 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 61 31.88 1169 212 19.2 3.5 3.5 5.5 0.2 0.8
Brandon Miller 45 29.92 940 152 20.9 3.4 3.2 4.8 0.8 1.0

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 59 34.36 1011 341 17.1 5.8 2.9 4.4 1.5 1.2
Jaylen Brown 54 34.26 1568 269 29.0 5.0 2.1 7.1 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 60 32.57 1027 325 17.1 5.4 2.6 4.1 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Mavericks 90-117 Hornets
28 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 93-109 Hornets
26 Feb NBA
Hornets 133-109 Pacers
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Hornets 129-112 Wizards
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Hawks 107-110 Hornets
09 Feb NBA
Pistons 110-104 Hornets
07 Feb NBA
Hornets 126-119 Hawks

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

02 Mar NBA
Celtics 108-81 Bucks
01 Mar NBA
76ers 98-114 Celtics
27 Feb NBA
Nets 111-148 Celtics
25 Feb NBA
Celtics 84-103 Nuggets
24 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-81 Suns
22 Feb NBA
Celtics 111-89 Lakers
19 Feb NBA
Celtics 121-110 Warriors
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Heat 96-98 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 28 0.541 116 116.2 -0.2 16-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 2L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Grizzlies 23 37 0.383 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-17 11-20 6-6 18-24 3-7 1L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 28 0.541 116 116.2 -0.2 16-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 2L
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 23 37 0.383 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-17 11-20 6-6 18-24 3-7 1L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 28 0.541 116 116.2 -0.2 16-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 2L
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Grizzlies 23 37 0.383 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-17 11-20 6-6 18-24 3-7 1L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 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