Celtics vs Hornets Prediction 3/4/26 NBA Picks Today

The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs. Hornets prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs. Hornets pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Mavs and Trail Blazers, and they play the Heat next. The Hornets have won 15 of their last 18 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks and the 76ers, and they play the Mavs next. The Celtics have won 16 of their last 21 games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.9 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 17.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Hornets have lost 18 of their last 19 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have won 17 of their last 18 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at TD Garden following a win.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last nine road games.
• The Celtics have lost three of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Celtics’ last nine games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Celtics vs Hornets Injury Report

The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum.

Coby White is questionable for the Hornets.

Celtics vs Hornets Prediction

The Celtics should be favored at home with the rest advantage and they’re the more trustworthy team given the experience edge. However, these are a lot of points for a Hornets team that keeps winning and is now 40-22 ATS on the season. The Hornets are the most profitable team in the NBA. The Hornets have covered 5 of their last 6 games as an underdog. This is a measuring stick game and the sample size shows the Hornets are up for it. This should be a fun game. Give me the Hornets and the points.