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Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (5-9) welcome the Detroit Pistons (7-9) to Spectrum Center Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Hornets lead 1-0 with 108-107 home win on Nov. 6

The Hornets lost to the Brooklyn Nets 116-115 Tuesday, closing as a 1.5-point road underdog. They were led by F Brandon Miller, who went for 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting. Charlotte has lost 4 of its last 5 games, but is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) over its last 7 games. It has won 3 straight at home.

The Pistons lost to the Chicago Bulls 122-112 at home Monday, closing as a 4-point favorite. G Cade Cunningham led the charge with 26 points and 4 triples. Detroit has won 3 of its last 5 games and has rattled off 2 straight wins over non-playoff teams in the Eastern Conference (the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors). It is 9-6-1 ATS on the season.

Pistons 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 6:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Hornets -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -1.5 (+100) | Hornets +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pistons at Hornets key injuries

Pistons

F Ausar Thompson (reconditioning)

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (knee) probable
C Nick Richards (rib) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pistons at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Pistons 114, Hornets 110

Moneyline

BET PISTONS (-115).

The Pistons are a more efficient offense. With both teams being dependent on their guard play, the Pistons top 2 scoring options shoot over 44% from the field while the top 3 options for Charlotte fail to hit that mark.

Charlotte has lost 4 of its last 5 games and 7 of its last 10 as well. The Pistons, who have won 2 of their last 3, are coming off a loss and have won their last 5 games following a defeat.

Considering those trends, BACK PISTONS (-115).

Against the spread

PASS.

Considering the Hornets just lost, yet covered as a 1.5-point underdog Tuesday, avoid a spread play and take the straight-up moneyline option regardless.

Over/Under

BET OVER 220.5 (-110).

With Bridges back and healthy, the Hornets have found their rhythm offensively, scoring at least 114 in 3 straight games. They are 3-0 O/U in those, having allowed at least 114 points in 4 straight.

Detroit is 3-4 O/U in its last 7 games and has allowed at least 120 points in 3 of its last 5. It has eclipsed 110 points in 4 of its last 5. With those trends in mind, TAKE OVER 220.5 (-110).

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Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Brooklyn Nets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (5-8) and Brooklyn Nets (5-9) meet Tuesday for NBA Cup group play. Tip-off from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Hornets won 2-1 last season

Charlotte has dropped 3 of its last 4 games after falling 128-114 at the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday as a 10-point underdog. G LaMelo Ball scored a game-high 31 points and dished out 12 assists for a double-double.

Brooklyn has lost 3 games in a row after falling 114-104 at the New York Knicks Sunday, pushing as a 10-point underdog. F Cam Johnson scored a team-high 22 points while the Nets shot 42.1% from the field.

Hornets at Nets 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 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Nets -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +2.5 (-105) | Nets -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hornets at Nets key injuries

Hornets

G Tre Mann (back) questionable
C Nick Richards (rib) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

Nets

F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
C Nic Claxton (back) out
F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) probable
F Ziaire Williams (hip) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 109, Nets 104

Moneyline

BET HORNETS (+125).

Charlotte has won 3 of its last 6 games and scored 114 or more in 2 straight. Led by Ball, who is averaging 29.7 points per game, the Hornets have the advantage over a Nets team dealing with injuries.

The Nets have dropped 5 of their last 6 games and scored 107 or fewer points in 5 of their last 8.

Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has the best value for Charlotte.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 221.5 (-115).

Charlotte has a 4-8-1 Over record this season and is 2-6-1 O/U in its last 9 games. It has scored 109 or fewer points in 7 of its last 9 games while allowing 107 or fewer in 3 of its last 6.

Brooklyn has scored 107 or fewer points in 6 of its last 8 games and allowed 108 or fewer in 5 of its last 8.

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Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (5-7) and Cleveland Cavaliers (14-0) meet Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Hornets won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Hornets picked up a 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in matinee action Saturday, winning outright as a 4-point underdog as the Over (220) cashed. Charlotte is a respectable 3-2 straight up (SU) in the past 5 games, while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS). The Over was a rarity, too, halting a 6-game run to the Under.

The Cavaliers are just the sixth team in NBA history to begin the season 14-0 after rolling past the Chicago Bulls 144-126 on Friday night. The 14 consecutive wins also sets a franchise record, while Kenny Atkinson continues to set the NBA record for longest win streak by a first-year coach.

The 144 points scoreds last time out against the Bulls marked a season high, and it helped Cleveland halt an 0-3 ATS slide.

Hornets at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Cavaliers -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +10.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hornets at Cavaliers key injuries

Hornets

C Nick Richards (ribs) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

Cavaliers

G Sam Merrill (ankle) out
G Donovan Mitchell (rest) out
F Evan Mobley (illness) probable
F Max Strus (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 112, Hornets 107

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-600) would set you back 6 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for not nearly enough reward. Plus, Cleveland will be playing without its best scorer, as Mitchell gets a day off to rest.

The Hornets (+425) stunned the Cavs twice in 3 meetings last season, so it might be tempting to play Charlotte. However, it just played Saturday afternoon, and the Hornets are 0-2 SU and 1-1 ATS in 2 games playing on no rest this season.

PASS.

Against the spread

Let’s back the HORNETS +10.5 (-110) catching double digits in Sunday’s contest.

While, yes, Charlotte heads up Interstate 77 (OK, they flew) to Cleveland to tangle with the unbeaten Cavaliers -10.5 (-110) on no rest, the Hornets topped the Cavs twice in 3 tries last season. In addition, Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games, while going 1-1 ATS on no rest this season.

The Cavs are 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games, and 1-4 ATS in the previous 5 outings when favored by 8 or more points. Plus, Spida is out due to rest, so that’s a big chunk of scoring that is missing.

Over/Under

UNDER 224.5 (-115) is a strong play in Sunday’s battle in C-Town.

The Cavs have cashed low in 2 of the past 4 games, and again, no Mitchell, which means the team’s leading scorer (24.6 PPG) will be in street clothes.

The Hornets cashed high in Saturday’s game against the Bucks, but the Under is still 6-1-1 in the past 8 games for Charlotte.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Milwaukee Bucks (4-8) and Charlotte Hornets (4-7) meet Saturday afternoon at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Bucks swept 4-0 last season

The Bucks have gotten off to a sluggish start this season, but they’re showing some signs of life lately.

Milwaukee has won back-to-back games for the first time this season, including a 127-120 OT win Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons and a 99-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the opening game of the In-Season Tournament Tuesday. The Bucks are 1-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in the 2-game span.

The Bucks have cashed low in 4 of the past 5 games and 8 of the previous 10 outings since Oct. 27. On the road, Milwaukee has dropped 5 in a row since winning in Philadelphia on Opening Night back on Oct. 23. It is 1-4 ATS in the past 5 road games, with the Under going 4-1 in those outings.

The Hornets were roughed up 114-89 at Orlando last time out on Tuesday in NBA Cup group play, halting a 3-game cover streak. The Under has cashed in 6 in a row, while going 8-2-1 on the season.

Bucks at Hornets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bucks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Hornets +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread: Bucks -3.5 (-110) | Hornets +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Hornets key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
G Damian Lillard (concussion) out
F Khris Middleton (ankle) out
F Bobby Portis (elbow) doubtful

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (knee) questionable
C Nick Richards (ribs) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 109, Hornets 102

Moneyline

The BUCKS (-165) are worth a look as moderate favorites if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points and simply want to declare a straight-up winner.

Milwaukee has dropped 5 in a row on the road, but it should be able to keep up its series dominance against the Hornets (+135). Charlotte, like Milwaukee, is awfully banged up. The difference is that the Bucks have Antetokounmpo, and he is a difference maker.

Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, BUCKS -3.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly. Milwaukee hasn’t really shown any signs of winning on the road, but it has pieced together its first 2-game win streak of the season against the dregs of the league, and the Hornets +3.5 (-110) are not exactly killing it.

Over/Under

UNDER 215.5 (-110) may be the best play on the board in the Queen City.

We’ve seen the Under routinely cash for Milwaukee this season, going 4-1 in the past 5 games and 8-2 across the previous 10 outings. On the road, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 for the Bucks, too.

For the Hornets, the Under has hit in 6 straight outings, with the Charlotte offense managing 109 or fewer points in 7 in a row.

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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia 76ers (1-7) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (4-5) to Wells Fargo Center Sunday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; 76ers went 4-0 last season

The 76ers, a team that had championship expectations to start the season, lost their fifth straight game Friday, losing on the road 116-106 to the Los Angeles Lakers. They closed as a 7.5-point underdog. Philadelphia is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 and 2-6 ATS on the season. It has yet to win at home, going 0-3 straight up and ATS. The 76ers have been weak offensively, scoring more than 109 just twice in 8 games.

The Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 103-83 Friday, closing as a 6.5-point underdog. They have won 2 in a row after losing 3 straight. Charlotte is 2-3 over its last 5 games and 3-2 ATS. It is 5-4 ATS on the season. They are 1-2 straight up and 2-1 ATS on the road. Charlotte is led by G LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 28.4 points per game.

Hornets at 76ers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Hornets +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | 76ers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +4.5 (-110) | 76ers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at 76ers key injuries

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (knee) out
C Nick Richards (rib) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (suspension) out
G Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 108, Hornets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The 76ers will be down their 2 best scorers again in this game, and they haven’t shown enough to be trusted here, especially as a sizable favorite. Similarly, the Hornets are better played on the spread.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +3.5 (-110).

The 76ers just haven’t been able to find their groove offensively, and without Embiid and Maxey, they don’t have many capable scorers. Philadelphia’s top 3 offensive weapons that will take the court all shoot under 42% from the field. That’s a key reason why it has scored 107 or fewer points in 4 of its last 5 games. The 76ers are 0-3 ATS a favorite and 0-2 ATS as a home favorite.

The Hornets at least have some offensive competence with Ball shooting 44.5% from the field. They will lack size with 2 key big men out, but the 76ers don’t have any elite-scoring big man with Embiid still suspended. Charlotte has improved its play over its last 2 games, beating the Indiana Pacers and Detorit Pistons. It is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as well.

Taking all that into consideration, back HORNETS +3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 215.5 (-115).

The Hornets are 2-6-1 O/U on the season and have gone Under in four straight games. They have scored 108 or fewer points in 4 straight as well. Despite having Ball lead the charge, Charlotte ranks 20th in pace.

Philadelphia sits 27th, so neither team is going to push the tempo Sunday. The 76ers are 0-2 O/U in their last two and 2-3 O/U in their last five. Considering those trends, back UNDER 215.5 (-115).

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Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Pistons (3-5) visit the Charlotte Hornets (2-5) Wednesday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Pistons swept 3-0 last season

Detroit has won back-to-back games after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 Monday, covering as a 7-point home underdog. G Jaden Ivey scored a team-high 26 points while G Cade Cunningham had a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Charlotte has lost 3 games in a row after falling 114-93 at the Minnesota Timberwolves as an 11-point underdog. G LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 19 points, and the Hornets shot 39.8% from the field in the loss.

Pistons at Hornets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Pistons +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Hornets -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +1.5 (-110) | Hornets -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pistons at Hornets key injuries

Pistons

F Ausar Thompson (conditioning) out

Hornets

F Cody Martin (illness) probable
C Mark Williams (foot) out

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Pistons at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Pistons 109, Hornets 104

Moneyline

BET PISTONS (+100).

Detorit has won back-to-back games by 12 points or more, both as an underdog. It has also won 2 straight road games. The Pistons have been stellar on defense of late, holding opponents to 103 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games.

Charlotte has dropped 5 of its last 6 — including 4 of its last 5 at home — and scored 103 or fewer points in back-to-back games.

Against the spread

PASS.

There are better odds on the Pistons to win outright Wednesday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 222.5 (-110).

The Hornets have scored 109 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games and allowed 114 or fewer in 2 straight. They’re 1-3-1 O/U in their last 5 games.

The Pistons have hit the Under in 4 of their last 5 games and also scored 106 or fewer points in 4 of the 5.

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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.

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The Charlotte Hornets (2-3) welcome the Boston Celtics (5-1) to Spectrum Center Saturday. Tip is set for 6 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: Celtics lead 1-0

The Celtics beat the Hornets 124-109 Friday, closing as a 10.5-point road favorite. In the game prior, Boston suffered its first loss of the season in a 135-132 overtime road defeat to the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics sit second in the Eastern Conference (Cleveland is the lone undefeated team in the conference) and are 4-2 against the spread (ATS). They are 2-2 ATS on the road. Boston is led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 30.5 points per game.

The Hornets opened their season up with a 110-105 road win over the Houston Rockets Oct. 23, an impressive showing from the young team. They have lost 3 of their last 4, though, with the lone win coming at home over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday. Charlotte has failed to cover in 3 straight games and is 0-2 ATS as a home underdog. It is led by G LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 29 points per game.

Celtics at Hornets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Celtics -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Hornets +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | Hornets +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Hornets key injuries

Celtics

C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out

Hornets

F Brandon Miller (hip) questionable
C Nick Richards (shoulder) questionable
C Mark Williams (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 124, Hornets 112

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no value here. The Hornets haven’t fared well at home against competent opponents and aren’t worth a play as a steep underdog.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -10.5 (-110).

The Celtics covered against the Hornets Friday despite shooting 9% worse from downtown. Boston has the more efficient offense and should be able to improve its efficiency from deep. The Celtics are 2-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season while the Hornets have struggled at home and are 0-3 ATS at home.

Despite having a 2-3 record, they do sit 17th in net rating while the Celtics rank 4th and have one of the best defenses in the NBA. Considering those trends, expect Boston to put together a better performance offensively and back CELTICS -10.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-110).

Both teams rank in the middle of the pack in pace, but the Celtics defense, while solid, has been weaker than a season ago, and the Hornets defense has been among the worst in the NBA. Charlotte sits 29th in defensive rating, only in front of the Raptors.

The Hornets are 2-2-1 O/U, having allowed 124 or more in 3 of their last 4. The Celtics are 3-2-1 O/U and are 2-1-1 O/U on the road, having tallied at least 119 points in all 6 games this season. With that in mind, back OVER 231.5 (-110).

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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

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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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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Raptors (1-3) and the Charlotte Hornets (1-2) meet Wednesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Raptors won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Raptors have been much more competitive in the past 3 games than they were in the 136-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opener Oct. 23. The Raps topped the Philadelphia 76ers 115-107 at home as a 5-point underdog on Oct. 25, and it suffered a narrow 127-125 loss in OT against the Denver Nuggets last time out Monday.

Toronto has cashed in each of the past 3 games, all as an underdog, while the Over has cashed in 3 of 4 outings to date.

The Hornets started out with a nice 110-105 win on the road against the Houston Rockets, but they’ve dropped the past 2 outings, while allowing 119.5 points per game. Charlotte is 2-1 against the spread (ATS), while cashing low in 2 of 3 games.

Raptors 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 6:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Hornets -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +6.5 (-110) | Hornets -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

F Scottie Barnes (eye) out
G Bruce Brown (knee) out
C Kelly Olynyk (back) out
G Immanuel Quickley (pelvic) doubtful

Hornets

G Josh Green (Achilles) questionable
G DaQuan Jeffries (hand) out
F Brandon Miller (glute) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 115, Raptors 111

Moneyline

The Hornets (-250) will set you back 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for a standalone bet, or even as part of a multi-leg parlay. This Charlotte team has been inconsistent in the early going, while the Raptors (+200) have been pretty scrappy lately.

PASS.

Against the spread

Side with the RAPTORS +6.5 (-110) catching more than 3 buckets in this road contest. Toronto has covered the past 3 games as an underdog, including an outright win over the Sixers.

The Hornets -6.5 (-110) haven’t been a favorite in 3 games this season, but last season Charlotte was just 1-5 ATS in 6 tries when favored.

Over/Under

OVER 222.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 games for the Raps, although the Under cashed in Toronto’s only road game to date.

For the Hornets, the Under is 2-1 in 3 games, including going low in the home opener against the Miami Heat on Saturday. However, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings in Charlotte.

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Charlotte Hornets at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets open their seasons Wednesday. Tip-off from Toyota Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Houston won 2-0 last season

Charlotte struggled last season, finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 21-61 record. It dealt with a lot of injuries — including a season-ending ankle injury to G LaMelo Ball after just 22 games — forcing it to miss the playoffs for an 8th straight year.

The Rockets finished 11th in the Western Conference last season with a 41-41 record. Despite losing C Alperen Sengun to a season-ending ankle injury against the Sacramento Kings March 10, Houston rattled off 11 straight victories in March, putting it 3 games above .500. The Rockets went on to lose 6 of their final 9 games, missing the playoffs for the 4th straight year.

Hornets at Rockets 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 11:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Rockets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +7.5 (-110) | Rockets -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Rockets key injuries

Hornets

C Mark Williams (foot) out

Rockets

C Steven Adams (knee, calf) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 121, Hornets 111

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Rockets (-300) to win at this price.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -7.5 (-110).

Houston will roll out a fully healthy roster Wednesday, except for Adams who is listed as questionable. It is a team that has playoff aspirations this season with an intriguing roster that includes Sengun, who averaged 21.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game last season.

While Charlotte has a frisky team, it is not equipped to deal with Houston, which is projected to win 13 more games than the Hornets this season.

Over/Under

BET OVER 229.5 (-110).

Both Charlotte and Houston can become streaky and score from deep. With Ball and F Brandon Miller — the 2nd overall selection in 2023 — healthy, expect the Hornets to lean on their 2 former lottery picks to carry the load offensively.

On the other side of the ball, Sengun and G Jalen Green, who averaged 19.6 PPG last season, will make this a high-scoring matchup.

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