Boston Celtics (4-1) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2)
November 1, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +11.5; Over/Under: +231.5
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The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Warriors and Hawks next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 125.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.2 points and 7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 40.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Heat, beat the Raptors, and they play the Timberwolves and Pistons next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 118.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.5 points and 6 rebounds, while Tre Mann is averaging 20.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Richards is grabbing 11.8 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, while Sam Hauser is probable despite a back issue. The Hornets don’t have any injuries.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Hornets’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Hornets’ last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last five games as favorites against the Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics are more than capable of blowing the doors off, and it wouldn’t surprise anybody. However, the Hornets have played decent ball through four games, and they’re fourth in scoring and fifth in three-point percentage. With the defending champs coming to town the place should be rocking, and the Hornets have to be a young confident bunch that’s scoring a lot. Not sure about the defense, but the Hornets have the ability to score just enough to somewhat hang around. I’ll snag the 11.5 free points.
