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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Charlotte Hornets (15-41) visit the Boston Celtics (39-16) on Friday. Tip from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Charlotte lost to the Wizards 118-104 on Wednesday, failing to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs. It has now dropped 5 in a row and is only 3-7 over its last 10 games. In that span, the Hornets are 4-6 against the spread (ATS) to fall to 23-30-3 ATS on the season.

The Hornets were active on Wednesday before the trade deadline, shipping C Mason Plumlee to the Clippers in exchange for G Reggie Jackson and shipping F Jalen McDaniels to Philadelphia in a 4-way deal that returned draft picks.

Boston defeated Philadelphia 106-99 on Wednesday and covered as 2.5-point home favorites. Boston has won back-to-back games and is 4-1 in its last 5 games and 3-2 ATS. The Celtics are only 3-7 ATS in their previous 7 games and are 28-26-1 ATS this season.

The Celtics only made a single move before the trade deadline trading F Justin Jackson and picks to the Thunder for C Mike Muscala.

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Hornets at Celtics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Celtics -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +9.5 (-105) | Celtics -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Hornets at Celtics key injuries

Hornets

F Cody Martin (knee) out
F Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) out

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (face) out
C Al Horford (knee) probable
G Marcus Smart (ankle) out
F Jayson Tatum (illness) questionable
C Robert Williams III (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hornets at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 113, Hornets 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline is not playable in this game with a risk of 4 times the return.

Against the spread

LEAN HORNETS +9.5 (-105).

While the Celtics are clearly the better team — they have beaten the Hornets 3 times this season by 35, 16 and 12 points — they are beaten and bruised entering Friday’s game. With Brown and Smart both out and Tatum questionable, they will be missing key features to their offense and defense.

They also will be playing on just 1 day’s rest where they are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing under those conditions. The Celtics are also 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400.

The Celtics

Over/Under

BET UNDER 225.5 (-108).

The Under is 5-0 in the Hornets’ last 5 overall, 6-0 in their last 6 after allowing 100 or more points in the previous game, and 4-0 in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.

For Boston, the Under is 3-0 in its last 3 overall, 4-0 in its last 4 home games against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400, and 5-1 in its last 6 games following an outright win.

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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Charlotte Hornets (6-14) and Boston Celtics (16-4) meet Monday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Hornets won straight up as 6.5-point home underdogs 110-108 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday. G Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a game-high 28 points as Charlotte covered the spread for the 3rd consecutive game.

The Hornets are 2-8-1 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Celtics in their last 11 head-to-head meetings in Boston.

The Celtics were outscored 33-17 in the 4th quarter but held on to cover as 7.5-point home favorites 130-121 vs. the Washington Wizards Sunday. F Jaylen Brown finished with a game-high 36 points as Boston covered for the 5th time in its last 6 games.

It has not been announced whether F Jayson Tatum (ankle) will play Monday.

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Hornets at Celtics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:14 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Celtics -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +9.5 (-110) | Celtics -9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hornets at Celtics key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
G/F Cody Martin (knee) out
G Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) out

Celtics

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hornets at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 126, Hornets 106

Moneyline

PASS.

Celtics (-500) should hit, but I would only recommend betting on the spread or the total. Boston should win by double digits, so I don’t see a need to risk 5 times your potential return on the ML.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -9.5 (-110).

Boston has been dominant lately. Washington went on a late run Sunday to make the score appear closer than it actually was, but the Celtics were still covering for 100% of the 2nd half.

The Celtics are playing like the best team in the NBA right now and they should have no problem running up the score vs. a Hornets team that has struggled in Boston lately.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-105).

The Over is 6-0 in Charlotte’s last 6 road games vs. teams with a home winning percentage greater than .600 and 8-0 in Boston’s last 8 home games against teams with a losing road record. It’s likely that the Hornets will struggle to contain a more talented Boston team as the Celtics win by margin in a fast-paced, high-scoring matchup.

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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Celtics (27-25) host the Charlotte Hornets (28-23) Wednesday at TD Garden for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Charlotte had a two-game winning streak snapped Sunday after getting crushed 115-90 by the Los Angeles Clippers as a 6-point home favorite. The Hornets are 6-4 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS) over the past 10 games.

Boston has won four of its past five games (4-1 ATS), including two straight. The Celtics beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-97 on the road Saturday and the Miami Heat 122-92 at home Monday.

Charlotte and Boston split their first two meetings this season with the road team winning and covering both. The Celtics are 7-3 SU and ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Hornets in Charlotte.

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Hornets at Celtics odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Celtics -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +5.5 (-108) | Celtics -5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Hornets at Celtics key injuries

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (reconditioning) out
PF Jalen McDaniels (ankle) out
SG Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) probable

Celtics

PG Dennis Schroder (Achilles) probable
C Robert Williams III (toe) probable

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Hornets at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 117, Hornets 109

Money line

PASS.

I’m confident enough in Boston to lay the points and Boston (-240) is just too pricey for an outright winner in NBA regular-season action.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -5.5 (-112). They are a little undervalued and have been playing good basketball recently.

Boston is just 27-25 SU but is seventh in net rating and has the best net rating in the NBA over the past seven games with the best ATS margin at plus-8.4, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

The Celtics are eighth in adjusted shot-quality differential, according to ShotQuality.com, and have a minus-4.2 win differential, which essentially means Boston should have four more wins.

Also, the Celtics are fourth in defensive rating and the Hornets struggle against good defenses. Charlotte is 7-12 SU versus top-10 defenses, 22nd in adjusted-net rating (minus-5.7) and 22nd in ATS margin (minus-3.2).

The Celtics were without Williams III and PG Marcus Smart in their loss to the Hornets earlier this season. Smart is Boston’s best on-ball defender and Williams is an elite rebounder and paint protector.

Williams has a plus-6.7 adjusted on/off net rating. His absence led to Hornets C Mason Plumlee grabbing 10 boards (six offensive rebounds).

With Williams in the lineup Wednesday, I expect the Celtics to do a better job rebounding and protecting the paint. Boston is third in paint points per game (PPG) allowed and Charlotte is fourth in paint PPG.

BET CELTICS -5.5 (-112) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Over 223.5 (-108) because the Over has cashed in nine of the last 13 Hornets-Celtics meetings.

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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Charlotte Hornets (24-20) visit TD Garden Wednesday to take on the Boston Celtics (23-22). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Hornets are one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, winning 7 of their last 10.

However, they’ll take to the road where they’ve been far worse, just 12-14 away from Spectrum Center. Charlotte is 13-13 against the spread (ATS) on the road and 27-17 ATS overall. The Hornets rank third in offensive rating.

As for the Celtics, they’re coming off a 104-92 MLK Day home win over the Pelicans. Boston is 22-22-1 ATS, including a significantly better home ATS record of 15-8. The Celtics have the 22nd-ranked offense and the 6th-ranked defense.

Hornets at Celtics odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:35 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Celtics -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +3.5 (-115) | Celtics -3.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Hornets at Celtics key injuries

Hornets

SG Kelly Oubre Jr. (health and safety protocols) questionable

Celtics

PG Marcus Smart (return to competition reconditioning) out

Hornets at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 108, Celtics 106

Money line

SPRINKLE on the HORNETS (+125).

The Hornets have been one of the most sporadic teams in the league this season. They lost to the last-place Orlando Magic 116-109 Friday, yet took down the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers for their last two victories.

The Hornets like to get out and run behind their young backcourt. However, the Celtics rank 25th in pace, so the style this game is played will dictate the outcome.

Against teams like Philadelphia, one of the slowest in the league, Charlotte still put up 109 points in a road victory. Charlotte has won two straight road games and is at almost full strength.

The Hornets are also one of the few teams with the size and athleticism in SF Miles Bridges and SF Gordon Hayward to keep pace with SF Jayson Tatum and SG Jaylen Brown of the Celtics.

With a far better backcourt, I’ll take the high-pace Hornets.

Against the spread

BET on HORNETS +3.5 (-115).

The Hornets are 4-6 in games decided by one score, tied for the second most one-score games in the Eastern Conference. Similarly, the Celtics are 4-2 in overtime games.

Both teams have managed to keep games close this season, and I expect nothing less in this battle.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 219.5 (-112). The Hornets play at an ultra-fast pace, and the Celtics are the opposite.

As we saw in the Hornets’ recent wins against the Knicks and 76ers, Charlotte played at a slower pace with Under tickets cashing in both. Charlotte is 23-20-1 O/U this season, while Boston is 20-24-1 O/U.

Given that both teams rank in the top 20 in turnover rate and outside the top 10 in true-shooting percentage, I’ll side with fewer points and fewer possessions in this one.

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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

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

The Charlotte Hornets (30-31) will be back on the East Coast Wednesday as they visit the Boston Celtics (32-30) at TD Garden. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Hornets are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, falling 114-104. It snapped their two-game winning streak after the Hornets topped the Cavs and Celtics in their previous two games.

Their win over Boston on Sunday was a 21-point victory after coming in as 8-point underdogs.

The Celtics were stunned on their home floor Wednesday, losing 119-115 to the Thunder, who had lost their last 14 games.

It’s Boston’s third consecutive loss, with the last two coming as at least 8-point favorites.

The Celtics were without PG Kemba Walker and SF Jayson Tatum, but they should not have lost to the lowly Thunder.

Hornets at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Celtics -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +7 (-110) | Celtics -7 (-110)
Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hornets at Celtics: Key injuries

Hornets

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

Celtics

PG Kemba Walker (hip) out

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Hornets at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 115, Hornets 112

Money line (ML)

It was just three days ago that the Hornets crushed the Celtics, 125-104. I don’t expect another 21-point blowout, but I do like Charlotte’s chances on the road.

Boston is still missing Walker and though Tatum will play, I think this will be a close game. The Celtics should win a close one, but I’m not confident enough in them to bet on the money line. I would PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Neither team has covered the spread very often lately, with the Hornets going 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and Boston failing to cover four times in its last five.

With Charlotte getting 7 points, I like its chances to cover against the struggling Celtics, who have lost their last three games outright as the favorites.

Take the HORNETS +7 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over/Under sits at 216.5 points, which is only a point less than the total for Celtics-Thunder last night. The total went over that number easily, and I think the same will be true tonight.

Even though Walker is out and Ball remains sidelined, bet the OVER 216.5 (-115) in this Eastern Conference tilt.

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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

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

The Charlotte Hornets (25-23) are in “Bean Town” Sunday for a 6 p.m. ET game against the Boston Celtics (24-25) at TD Garden. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Charlotte has alternated between wins and losses over the past four games with the latest being a 114-97 drubbing of the Indiana Pacers as 5-point road underdogs.

However, the major story from Charlotte’s previous game was the injury of second-leading scorer SF Gordon Hayward, who will miss at least the next four weeks with a foot sprain.

Over the past two weeks, the Hornets are 5-2 straight-up (SU) and 6-1 against the spread (ATS).

Boston snapped a two-game losing streak by beating a hapless Houston Rockets 118-102 at home Friday.

The Celtics have been inconsistent in recent weeks (much like their entire season), splitting their eight contests 4-4 SU and ATS.

Despite their up-and-down performance this year, the Celtics are eighth in the Eastern Conference but are only 1.5 games back of the Hornets, who are the 4-seed at the moment.

This is the first Celtics-Hornets game of the season so we won’t be treated to the “Gordon Hayward revenge game”.

Hornets at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Celtics -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +9 (-110) | Celtics -9 (-110)
Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Celtics: Key injuries

Hornets

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

Pacers

SG Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable
PF Tristan Thompson (health and safety protocols) out

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Hornets at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 108, Hornets 103

Money line (ML)

PASS because Boston “should” win but is only 17-14 SU as a favorite, and no way should we be laying -400 with the Celtics at any point in the regular season.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” HORNETS +9 (-110) for a quarter-unit, if at all, because of Charlotte’s obvious injury issues and Boston playing down to its competition.

According to CleaningTheGlass.com, which eliminates garbage time from its stats, Boston is ranked ninth in points per 100 possessions differential, and Charlotte is 20th.

However, the Celtics are 7-8 SU with the 21st-ranked ATS margin vs. teams in the middle-10 of net efficiency. I.e. Boston plays down to its competition and is 1-4 ATS this season when favored between 7.5-9.5 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 216.5 (-110) is the best play in Hornets-Celtics.

Boston is a finesse team that doesn’t go to the basket a lot, attempts the 11th-highest volume of mid-range field goals, according to CleaningTheGlass.com, and has the 21st-ranked offensive FTA/FG rate.

Whereas Charlotte is fifth in defensive mid-range field goal percentage and third in defensive FTA/FG rate.

Furthermore, the Hornets have played to the Under in four straight and eight of their last nine games while the Celtics have also gone Under in four consecutive outings.

BET UNDER 216.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

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