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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Celtics

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

Hornets to Give Celtics a Tough Test

Our best bet is the Hornets against the spread. +6.5 at odds of -114 look generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against the Celtics.

8 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Celtics Wins

Charlotte Hornets have won their previous four games. A 122-108 triumph recently occurred on the road at Target Center when playing Minnesota Timberwolves. LaMelo Ball dropped 35 points, as Miles Bridges finished with 25 and Coby White 17.

Boston Celtics were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 115-101 home victory against Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds, with Neemias Queta registering 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 114-99 victory was registered against the Hornets at Spectrum Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Celtics wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Hornets logo Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.0 points, 46.8 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 104.6 points and 34.9 rebounds per contest.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.2 points, 7.1 assists and 4.5 (38.8%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate averages 8.3 rebounds.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.8 points, 48.1 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points and 38.0 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.6 points, with Payton Pritchard making 3.1 (45.6%) 3-pointers per contest. Jayson Tatum has an average of 10.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The market might have underrated Hornets in this NBA showdown and -114 makes lots of appeal considering they are +6.5 on the spread. Back them to cover the line.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Hornets vs Celtics stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 16 of their last 20 games.

Hornets +6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Miles Bridges Over 13.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has an average of 20.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -112 on offer for this bet.

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Brandon Miller Over 2.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 9 of the past 10 games. You can secure betting odds of -141 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +6.5
Totals Under 219.5
Player Points Miles Bridges Over 13.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Hornets +6.5 on the spread, combined with Under 219.5 and Miles Bridges (Hornets) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 106 - 110 Celtics logo Celtics

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Celtics to win 110-106. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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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.

Celtics Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Boston Celtics are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -208. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +176 about Charlotte Hornets.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 219.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 219.5, there are odds of -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -103 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -125 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 26.5
-103
Under 26.5
-125
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 21.5
-122
Under 21.5
-106
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-127
Under 19.5
-102
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 17.5
-102
Under 17.5
-127
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
+103
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+124
Under 5.5
-161
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-120
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-114
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-101
Under 8.5
-128
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-118
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+106
Under 5.5
-137
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Can Celtics Keep Their Home Form Going?

The Celtics have put together three straight wins at TD Garden. They have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 110.90 points on offense and surrendering 104.10 on defense.

The Hornets have a 8-2 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 117.10 points on offense and surrendering 103.90 on defense.

The Hornets beat the Celtics 118-89 when the teams last met at TD Garden. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have come away with eight wins, while the Hornets have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O219.5 U219.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 8-2 215.00 110.90 104.10 3 7
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 8-2 221.00 117.10 103.90 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O219.5 = Games Over 219.5 Points
  • U219.5 = Games Under 219.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kon Knueppel 78 31.48 1461 263 18.7 3.4 3.4 5.3 0.2 0.7
Miles Bridges 74 31.19 1284 237 17.4 3.2 2.0 5.8 0.4 0.6
Brandon Miller 62 30.26 1250 213 20.2 3.4 3.2 5.0 0.7 1.0

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 69 34.36 1980 360 28.7 5.2 2.0 7.0 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 74 34.26 1238 405 16.7 5.5 2.7 4.5 1.3 1.1
Payton Pritchard 76 32.38 1289 389 17.0 5.1 2.6 4.0 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

05 Apr NBA
Hornets 122-108 Timberwolves
03 Apr NBA
Pacers 108-129 Hornets
02 Apr NBA
Suns 107-127 Hornets
31 Mar NBA
Hornets 117-86 Nets
29 Mar NBA
Celtics 114-99 Hornets
28 Mar NBA
76ers 118-114 Hornets
26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets
24 Mar NBA
Kings 90-134 Hornets
21 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 101-124 Hornets
19 Mar NBA
Magic 111-130 Hornets

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

05 Apr NBA
Raptors 101-115 Celtics
03 Apr NBA
Celtics 133-101 Bucks
01 Apr NBA
Celtics 147-129 Heat
30 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-112 Hawks
29 Mar NBA
Celtics 114-99 Hornets
27 Mar NBA
Hawks 102-109 Celtics
25 Mar NBA
Thunder 109-119 Celtics
22 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 102-92 Celtics
20 Mar NBA
Celtics 117-112 Grizzlies
18 Mar NBA
Warriors 99-120 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Raptors 43 35 0.551 114.4 112.1 2.3 21-17 22-18 4-11 30-18 4-6 1L
Nets 19 59 0.244 106.2 115.8 -9.6 11-28 8-31 3-12 13-34 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 22 0.722 117.3 109.6 7.7 31-9 26-13 10-4 36-13 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 50 29 0.633 119.6 115.3 4.3 25-14 25-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 3W
Bucks 31 47 0.397 110.8 116.8 -6 18-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 49 0.372 116.1 121.6 -5.5 18-22 11-27 4-12 17-31 1-9 7L
Pacers 18 60 0.231 112.5 120.7 -8.2 11-27 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 34 0.57 118.4 115.8 2.6 23-17 22-17 9-6 26-23 7-3 1L
Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
Magic 43 36 0.544 115.5 115.2 0.3 25-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 5-5 3W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 61 0.218 113 124.6 -11.6 11-27 6-34 2-13 11-37 1-9 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Nuggets 51 28 0.646 121.8 117 4.8 26-13 25-15 10-5 33-16 9-1 9W
Timberwolves 46 32 0.59 117.5 114.2 3.3 25-15 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 3L
Trail Blazers 40 39 0.506 115.6 116.1 -0.5 22-17 18-22 7-9 27-22 7-3 1L
Jazz 21 58 0.266 117.1 125.9 -8.8 13-27 8-31 1-15 11-38 1-9 9L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
Suns 43 35 0.551 112.9 111.3 1.6 24-15 19-20 10-6 27-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 40 38 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 21-17 19-21 9-6 23-25 6-4 1W
Warriors 36 42 0.462 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-18 15-24 6-6 23-25 3-7 4L
Kings 21 58 0.266 110.9 121.2 -10.3 14-26 7-32 3-11 13-36 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 60 19 0.759 119.7 111.3 8.4 30-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1W
Rockets 49 29 0.628 114.8 110 4.8 28-10 21-19 9-6 27-22 8-2 6W
Mavericks 25 53 0.321 113.8 119.4 -5.6 15-25 10-28 4-11 14-34 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 54 0.316 114.8 119.4 -4.6 16-24 9-30 7-9 16-33 2-8 8L
Grizzlies 25 54 0.316 115 120 -5 14-27 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 22 0.722 117.3 109.6 7.7 31-9 26-13 10-4 36-13 7-3 1L
Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 50 29 0.633 119.6 115.3 4.3 25-14 25-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 3W
Hawks 45 34 0.57 118.4 115.8 2.6 23-17 22-17 9-6 26-23 7-3 1L
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Raptors 43 35 0.551 114.4 112.1 2.3 21-17 22-18 4-11 30-18 4-6 1L
Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
Magic 43 36 0.544 115.5 115.2 0.3 25-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 5-5 3W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 31 47 0.397 110.8 116.8 -6 18-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 49 0.372 116.1 121.6 -5.5 18-22 11-27 4-12 17-31 1-9 7L
Nets 19 59 0.244 106.2 115.8 -9.6 11-28 8-31 3-12 13-34 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 60 0.231 112.5 120.7 -8.2 11-27 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 61 0.218 113 124.6 -11.6 11-27 6-34 2-13 11-37 1-9 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Spurs 60 19 0.759 119.7 111.3 8.4 30-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1W
Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
Nuggets 51 28 0.646 121.8 117 4.8 26-13 25-15 10-5 33-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 49 29 0.628 114.8 110 4.8 28-10 21-19 9-6 27-22 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 32 0.59 117.5 114.2 3.3 25-15 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 3L
Suns 43 35 0.551 112.9 111.3 1.6 24-15 19-20 10-6 27-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 40 38 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 21-17 19-21 9-6 23-25 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 40 39 0.506 115.6 116.1 -0.5 22-17 18-22 7-9 27-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 36 42 0.462 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-18 15-24 6-6 23-25 3-7 4L
Mavericks 25 53 0.321 113.8 119.4 -5.6 15-25 10-28 4-11 14-34 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 54 0.316 115 120 -5 14-27 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 5L
Pelicans 25 54 0.316 114.8 119.4 -4.6 16-24 9-30 7-9 16-33 2-8 8L
Kings 21 58 0.266 110.9 121.2 -10.3 14-26 7-32 3-11 13-36 3-7 1L
Jazz 21 58 0.266 117.1 125.9 -8.8 13-27 8-31 1-15 11-38 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 62 16 0.795 119.2 107.5 11.7 34-7 28-9 12-3 39-9 9-1 5W
Spurs 60 19 0.759 119.7 111.3 8.4 30-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1W
Pistons 57 22 0.722 117.3 109.6 7.7 31-9 26-13 10-4 36-13 7-3 1L
Celtics 53 25 0.679 114.6 107 7.6 27-11 26-14 10-5 34-15 8-2 3W
Nuggets 51 28 0.646 121.8 117 4.8 26-13 25-15 10-5 33-16 9-1 9W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Lakers 50 28 0.641 116.7 115.3 1.4 26-12 24-16 8-7 30-18 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 50 29 0.633 119.6 115.3 4.3 25-14 25-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 3W
Rockets 49 29 0.628 114.8 110 4.8 28-10 21-19 9-6 27-22 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 32 0.59 117.5 114.2 3.3 25-15 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 3L
Hawks 45 34 0.57 118.4 115.8 2.6 23-17 22-17 9-6 26-23 7-3 1L
Suns 43 35 0.551 112.9 111.3 1.6 24-15 19-20 10-6 27-21 4-6 1W
Raptors 43 35 0.551 114.4 112.1 2.3 21-17 22-18 4-11 30-18 4-6 1L
Hornets 43 36 0.544 116.5 111.3 5.2 21-19 22-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 4W
Magic 43 36 0.544 115.5 115.2 0.3 25-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 5-5 3W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Clippers 40 38 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 21-17 19-21 9-6 23-25 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 40 39 0.506 115.6 116.1 -0.5 22-17 18-22 7-9 27-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 36 42 0.462 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-18 15-24 6-6 23-25 3-7 4L
Bucks 31 47 0.397 110.8 116.8 -6 18-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 49 0.372 116.1 121.6 -5.5 18-22 11-27 4-12 17-31 1-9 7L
Mavericks 25 53 0.321 113.8 119.4 -5.6 15-25 10-28 4-11 14-34 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 54 0.316 115 120 -5 14-27 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 5L
Pelicans 25 54 0.316 114.8 119.4 -4.6 16-24 9-30 7-9 16-33 2-8 8L
Kings 21 58 0.266 110.9 121.2 -10.3 14-26 7-32 3-11 13-36 3-7 1L
Jazz 21 58 0.266 117.1 125.9 -8.8 13-27 8-31 1-15 11-38 1-9 9L
Nets 19 59 0.244 106.2 115.8 -9.6 11-28 8-31 3-12 13-34 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 60 0.231 112.5 120.7 -8.2 11-27 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 61 0.218 113 124.6 -11.6 11-27 6-34 2-13 11-37 1-9 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