Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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The Boston Celtics (4-1) visit the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) on Friday. Tip from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Celtics won 2 of 3 meetings in 2023-24

Boston dropped its first game of the season on Wednesday with a 135-132 overtime loss against Indiana while failing to cover as a 6.5-point road favorite. F Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 37 points as the team shot 40.4% from the field in the loss.

Charlotte snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 138-133 win against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, but failed to cover as a 6-point home favorite. G Tre Mann scored a team-high 27 points while C Nick Richards had a double-doube (24 points, 14 rebounds).

Celtics at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Hornets +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | Hornets +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Celtics at Hornets key injuries

Celtics

F Sam Hauser (back) probable
C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out

Hornets

F Brandon Miller (glute) questionable
C Mark Williams (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 127, Hornets 112

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value betting on the Celtics (-600) to win Friday.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -10.5 (-115).

Boston has covered the spread in 3 of its 5 games, including 2 of 3 when it plays as a 9-point or more favorite. Charlotte has failed to cover the spread in both of its home games. Between Tatum and G Jaylen Brown, the Celtics will win big on Friday.

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-115).

The Celtics have scored 119 or more points in each game this season while allowing 118 points or more in 2 of their last 3 games. They have hit the Over in 3 of their 5 games. The Hornets have scored 120 or more in 2 of their last 3 games while allowing 125 points or more in 2 of their last 3.

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