Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Preview
The Celtics and Hornets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Hornets will host the game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.
In this Eastern matchup, the Celtics are the betting favorite against the Hornets. The over/under for the game is 232.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Charlotte Hornets – Boston Celtics odds
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Hornets as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Celtics and Hornets, taking the Celtics against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 2-0-1 ATS.
- Through their last five road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 107 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-2-1.
- The last ten games that Boston was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 8-2 straight up.
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Today’s matchup sees the Celtics seeking to extend their current six game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 11-2. This season, when playing on the road, the Celtics have a 6-2 record, while their record at home is 5-0.
Boston has an overall ATS record of 6-6 as they come into today’s game. When playing on the road, the Celtics hold an ATS record of 2-5 in contrast to a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
Boston currently holds an over/under record of 6-7-0 for the season. In their games, the average over/under line is 225.2, and they maintain a -2.5 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
Coming off their recent game, the Celtics offense tallied 102 points in a matchup against the Grizzlies. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.5%, and they made 12 threes. On the offensive front, the Celtics have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 12th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 10th in terms of percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.
Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 2nd in the NBA with 105.5 points allowed per game.
Most recently, the Celtics’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 100 points to the Grizzlies.
Facing the Celtics, the Hornets currently hold an overall record of 3-9 and aim to end their four game losing streak. The team is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 4th in the Southeast division.
Charlotte has an ATS record of 4-7 so far this season which includes their current two game losing streak vs. the spread. This season, Charlotte has a 0-2 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-5 as underdogs.
With more than half of the Hornets’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 8-4-0. Their games feature an average over/under line of 231.7, and they hold a 4 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
In their recent matchup, the Hornets offense ended with 108 points against the Knicks. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8% and made 17 threes. LaMelo Ball led the scoring for the Hornets, contributing 34 points. Additionally, Brandon Miller chipped in with 29 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Hornets’ defense is giving up an average of 122.6 points per contest.
Charlotte’s defense is currently forcing 13.9 turnovers per game, which is 18th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.
With a 9.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Celtics to secure a 113-106 victory.
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+9.5)
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Terry Rozier – Groin – Out
- Frank Ntilikina – Left Tibia – Out
- Cody Martin – Knee – Out
- Nick Richards – Concussion – Out
- James Bouknight – Knee – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
