Boston Celtics (5-1) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-3)
November 2, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +10.5; Over/Under: +232
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The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday 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 125.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 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 35.8 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 116.6 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 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 38.6 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, while Al Horford is questionable. The Hornets don’t have any injuries.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 11 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Celtics.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last six games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Spectrum Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games as favorites against the Hornets has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank T1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (15.6).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (125.5).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (19.7).
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics just beat the Hornets last night and should easily do it again. However, it’s not easy to beat the same team twice in as many days, and the second game in these rare spots is usually more competitive. The Hornets hung around in Friday’s loss, and it was a one-point game with less than 8 minutes left. The Hornets can score enough to hang around. It’s the fifth game in a week for the Celtics. Give me the Hornets and the points.
