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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Celtics (58-16) take on the Charlotte Hornets (18-56) Monday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Charlotte leads 1-0 after a 121-118 home win Nov. 20

Boston picked up a 104-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday while covering as a 6-point road favorite. The Celtics lost the turnover battle 13-9, but they outrebounded the Pelicans 51-41. Saturday’s win ended a 2-game skid for the Celtics.

Charlotte was handed a 130-118 loss by the LA Clippers Sunday, covering as a 14-point home underdog. F Miles Bridges put up 33 points, but that wasn’t enough for the Hornets to overcome G/F Paul George and his 41 points or the Clippers’ 57.3% shooting from the field. The Hornets have dropped back-to-back games.

Celtics at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -2200 (bet $2,200 to win $100) | Hornets +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -17 (-110) | Hornets +17 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Hornets key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (hand) questionable
F/C Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) questionable

Hornets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 126, Hornets 107

Moneyline

PASS.

Boston (-2200) should easily come away with the win, but the Celtics are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites.

Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -17 (-110).

Boston has covered the spread in 3 of its last 5 road games and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 overall. The Celtics are also 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matchups vs. the Hornets. Boston has been the better team ATS this season at 39-32-3, while the Hornets are 29-45.

Be aware that there is always a fair amount of risk when backing a team that is favored so heavily, especially with how Boston can be unpredictable with blowing leads.

Over/Under

BET OVER 218.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games and is 7-2-1 in its last 10.

For Charlotte, the Over is 4-1 in its last 5 games. The Over has also hit in each of the last 3 Boston-Charlotte matchups and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Be aware that the Over/Under numbers have been very even for these squads this season.

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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (32-12) visit the Charlotte Hornets (11-33) Monday to lead off MLK Day in the NBA. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 1 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics are on a 6-game winning streak after Saturday’s 122-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets as 7.5-point favorites. During the winning streak Boston has held 3 opponents to under 100 points and has scored 120 points 3 times. In 5 of their last 6 gsmes F Jayson Tatum has been the leading scorer, including three 30+ point games.

The Hornets have lost 4 in a row after Saturday’s blowout loss to the Celtics. The Hornets have allowed over 120 points in 3 of the 4 games. The Hornets currently are last in the Eastern Conference and all 4 losses have been against teams in the East.

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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 12:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Hornets +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -8.5 (-102) | Hornets +8.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Hornets key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (adductor) out
F Danilo Gallinari (knee) out

Hornets

F Gordon Hayward (hamstring) out
F Kelly Oubre (hand) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 116, Hornets 104

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Celtics should pick up this win comfortable even as the away team. They just beat the Hornets on Saturday and are riding hot in the last week. The Celtics are also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these 2 teams in Charlotte.

Against the spread

LEAN CELTICS -8 (-102).

The Celtics are 21-6-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings with Charlotte while the Hornets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following the loss. Pair that with the winning streak of the Celtics and the losing streak of Charlotte and the trends should continue in this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).

In the last 5 meetings between these 2 teams the under is 4-1. All trends are leaning toward the under being safer for this game as it has been throughout the last few season series between these teams. The under is 8-2 in their last 10 Monday games and 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. teams with losing records.

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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Celtics (32-28) travel to meet the Charlotte Hornets (29-30) Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics-Hornets odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics have alternated wins and losses in each of the past four games. They lost 109-104 at Brooklyn on Friday night as 3.5-point underdogs as the Under cashed for the third consecutive game.

The Hornets are coming off a 108-102 victory at home against the Cavaliers on Friday night as a 1.5-point favorite.

Charlotte entered that game 1-6 ATS across the past seven outings. The Under has hit in four straight, and seven of the previous eight for the Hornets.

Celtics at Hornets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:21 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Hornets +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Against the spread/ATS: Celtics -7.5 (-110) | Hornets +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Hornets: Key injuries

Celtics

C Robert Williams III (knee) out

Hornets

PG LaMelo Ball (wrist) out
SF Gordon Hayward (foot) out
SG Malik Monk (ankle) out

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Celtics at Hornets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 113, Hornets 101

Money line (ML)

The Celtics (-350) will cost you nearly four times your potential return against the Hornets (+270), and that’s just too expensive on the road.

The last time these teams played, the C’s racked up a 116-86 win against the Hornets at TD Garden April 4.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CELTICS -7.5 (-110) are worth a roll of the dice because, as mentioned above, the first meeting was a 30-point rout in favor of Boston.

In addition, the Hornets +7.5 (-110) are 0-7 ATS across the past seven outings as an underdog of 6.5 or more points.

On the flip side, the C’s are 6-1 ATS in the past seven on the road. The Hornets are 1-5 ATS in the past six as an underdog.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 216.5 (-110) is the play, but go lightly. The Under is 10-3 in the past 13 for Boston as a favorite, while hitting in 11 of the last 15 overall.

For Charlotte, the Under is 8-1 in the past nine as an underdog, while going 4-1 in the past five as a home dog. And the Under is 20-7-1 across the past 28 at home for the Hornets.

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