The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Celtics vs Hornets prediction.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics recently beat the Pistons, Bulls, and Pelicans, while losing twice to the Hawks. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.3 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 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 39 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.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets recently beat the Cavaliers while losing to the Warriors and Clippers. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.1 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 17 points and 4.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 games following a home loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Celtics.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won 22 of their last 23 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a road win.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Celtics vs Hornets prediction
The Celtics have the ability to blow the doors off, especially with the Hornets on the end of a back to back. However, this is a ton of points and this could be a look ahead spot for the Celtics with the Thunder and Kings on deck. The Hornets did beat the Celtics in overtime back in November as 9 point underdogs, for what that’s worth. The Hornets are terrible, and we all know it, but 17 points on the road is asking a lot, especially when we saw the Celtics recently lose twice to the Hawks as double-digit favorites. Give me the Hornets and the points.