Hornets vs Celtics Prediction
I’m never thrilled to lay big numbers with the Celtics, as they have a long history of coming up small in spots like this. Heck, the Celtics are 3-5 ATS this season. However, the Hornets aren’t in the inning or covering numbers, and they have one of the worst offenses in the NBA. The Hornets are 29th in points per game and field goal percentage per game. It’s just not good enough to hang with a team like the Celtics.
The Celtics have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Hornets, and they’ve covered 5 of those wins. Until the Hornets get healthy and start to find their offense again, they’re going to be a tough sell. This team just isn’t scoring enough to be taken seriously. Give me the Celtics in a road blowout on Friday in the NBA Cup.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bucks, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Bucks next. The Celtics have won 19 of their last 24 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27 points and 6 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 21.3 points and 5.6 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Nets and Pistons, and they play the Cavs next. The Hornets have lost 5 straight games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 98.1 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 22 points and 2.3 assists, while Naz Reid is averaging 16.9 points and 8.3 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing out 4.9 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The home team has won seven of the Celtics’ last eight games.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four road games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 games as underdogs following a loss.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 16 Friday games.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six home games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Celtics’ last 11 games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (98.1).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.1).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.1).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 12 consecutive seasons- the longest active streak in the NBA.