Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
The Boston Celtics (-322) will host the Charlotte Hornets (+255) tonight at the TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics are favored by 7.5 points over the Hornets. The over/under line for the game is set at 217 points.
Boston is currently in a two-game losing streak and has a record of 62-18. Charlotte is 20-60 on the season and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on NBCS.
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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hornets and Celtics did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Celtics have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Hornets went 2-0-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 234 points per game.
- Across the Hornets last five road games, the team averaged 97 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 20-60. Within the Southeast Division, they are 4th.
Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 32-46, and they have gone 14-25 against the spread on the road compared to 18-21 at home.
On average, Hornets games have seen a combined scoring total of 223.3 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217. In their last four games, the over has hit.
The Hornets picked up a 115-114 win over the Hawks in their last game. They were 8.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 227.
Against the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are 13-37 and 7-23 against non-conference opponents. As the underdog, they are 17-57 this season.
Looking at their road record, the Hornets are 9-30 straight-up and 14-25 ATS. As the underdog, they are 1-5 vs. the spread on the road, and their average scoring differential on the road is -12.5 PPG.
The Hornets are 29th in the NBA in scoring at 106.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 104.9 points per game (30th).
Charlotte is 26th in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also 23rd in two-point shooting at 52%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 25th in three-point percentage at 35%. They are averaging 11.9 made threes per game (23rd).
At present, the Hornets’ defense is ranked 22nd, allowing 116.7 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Hornets are causing 13 turnovers per game, ranking 18th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.4 blocked shots each game.
The Celtics have an overall record of 62-18 this season, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. In the East, they are 39-11 and have gone 23-7 against non-conference opponents.
Boston has been favored in 76 of their 80 games this season, going 60-16 straight-up as the favorite. However, they are just 2-2 as the favorite against the spread and have lost two straight ATS overall.
On average, Celtics games have seen a combined scoring total of 229.5 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 229.3.
In their most recent game, the Celtics were 3-point favorites against the Knicks but lost by a score of 118-109. The O/U line for that game was 220.5, and the teams combined for 227 points.
For the season, the Celtics are 40-37 against the spread and have gone 21-17 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.9 points per game, compared to +7.5 points per game on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are one of the top teams in the league, averaging 120.3 points per game (2nd). At home, they are averaging 122.7 points per game.
In terms of pace, Boston is 20th in the NBA at 97.1 possessions per game. Despite being one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, they are just 14th in assists.
So far this season, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th at 48%.
This season, the Celtics’ defense is the 5th ranked defense in the NBA at 5th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 71.2% of their games. The Boston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Boston.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Celtics winning the game with a predicted score of 115-105.
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- The Celtics should also cover at -7.5
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Oshae Brissett – Illness – Questionable
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Grant Williams – Ankle – Questionable
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Nick Richards – Foot – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
