The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics meet Tuesday 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 Pacers and Timberwolves and play the Pistons next. The Hornets have won 27 of their last 35 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.2 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Raptors and Bucks and play the Knicks next. The Celtics have won 28 of their last 38 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.6 points and 7 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 19.8 points and 9.5 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Hornets have lost eight of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Tuesday games as underdogs.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- The Celtics are allowing just 101.6 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta is on the floor this season—the lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
- Jaylen Brown has scored 25+ points in nine consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.1).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.1).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.4).
Celtics vs Hornets Injury Report
The Celtics don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
PJ Hall is out for the Hornets.
Celtics vs Hornets Prediction
The Celtics are looking more and more like a title contender and they’re scary at home. The Celtics are also completely healthy for the first time this season as Nikola Vucevic is expected to make his return. I wouldn’t fault you for looking at the Celtics here. However, we’ve been on the Hornets all season and with a 50-29 ATS record, there’s no reason to stop now. The underdog has covered 6 of the last 9 games between the Celtics and Hornets. Bigger game for the Hornets, who have a chance to get out of the play-in tournament. The Celtics are pretty much locked into the second seed. Give me the points with the Hornets.