Charlotte Hornets (15-41) vs. Boston Celtics (39-16)
February 10, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -10.5; Over/Under: +230
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The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 111.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 21.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
The Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.6 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.5 points and 3.2 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Smart is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Hornets vs Celtics Trends
The Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The under is 5-0 in Hornets last 5 overall. The under is 7-3 in Celtics last 10 overall. The Hornets are 2-9-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Boston and 6-22-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
These are two teams heading in different directions, and the Charlotte Hornets have been a mess all year and are losing their last 5 games by an average of 10.2 points. The Boston Celtics win at home by an average of 9 points. Massive number here, but I have no confidence in the Hornets. It’s Celtics or pass for me.
