The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hornets vs Celtics prediction.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets recently lost to the Thunder and Mavericks, while beating the Hawks. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.4 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.3 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 17.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics recently beat the Kings and Trail Blazers, while losing to the Bucks and Knicks. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a road win.
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Hornets vs Celtics prediction
I don’t want to get behind the Hornets as much as the next guy. However, the Celtics are on the end of a back to back, and they have nothing to play for with the best record in the NBA locked up. The Celtics played their starters last night against the Knicks, so I’d assume they’ll be more careful here. Joe Mazzulla also hinted after the loss to the Knicks that it’s hard to find motivation these days when playing a more desperate team when there’s not much left for them, in the regular season. The Hornets are obviously not playing for anything, but they’re a young bunch that has the rest advantage. Give me the points.