The Boston Celtics (31-12) and Charlotte Hornets (11-32) meet Saturday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics covered the spread as 1-point favorites with a 109-98 win at the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. F Jayson Tatum finished with 20 points and a game-high 11 rebounds in the absence of G Jaylen Brown (groin). Boston is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Hornets in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte.
The Hornets failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs in a 124-114 loss at the Toronto Raptors Thursday. G LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 32 points as Charlotte dropped to 1-6 in its last 7 games. The Hornets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
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Celtics at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:48 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Hornets +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-115) | Hornets +7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Celtics at Hornets key injuries
Celtics
- G Malcolm Brogdon (personal) questionable
- G Jaylen Brown (groin) out
Hornets
- F Gordon Hayward (hamstring) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 117, Hornets 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Celtics (-320) should win, but there is no need to risk more than 3 times your potential profit when Boston should win by margin. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET CELTICS -7.5 (-115).
Boston has covered in back-to-back games and is 12-7 ATS as a road favorite. The Hornets are 29th in offensive efficiency and should struggle to score vs. the Celtics who are 2nd in opponent points per game over the last 3 contests (103.7). Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 232.5 (-112).
The Under is 6-2 in Boston’s last 8 games after covering in its previous game and 5-1 in Charlotte’s last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. These teams have played low-scoring games vs. each other over the last year, and the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
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