Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup

Read our Celtics vs Hornets prediction for this NBA regular season game in Charlotte. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Celtics travel take on the Hornets at 5-1.
  • Boston has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (6th).
  • The Celtics are coming off a 124-109 win vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets take on the Celtics at 2-3.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 120.2 points per game.
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.

Celtics vs Hornets Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the Boston Celtics (5-1) will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets (2-3) in a Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are favored by 11 points and have a moneyline of -576. The over/under line for the game is 231.

This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. NBCS will have the TV coverage.

Celtics vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Saturday, November 2nd
  • Betting Odds BOS -11, BOS -576 | CHA +424 O/U 231

Celtics Preview: Can Boston Pull Off a Road Win?

With a 124-109 win over the Hornets on Friday, the Celtics improved to 5-1 this season. Boston, favored by -10.5, covered the spread, and the game’s total points matched the O/U line of 233.

Boston’s 10-0 run early on helped them take control, but Charlotte fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Celtics 42-31. Boston’s defense tightened in the 3rd, holding the Hornets to 19 points, and they pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Charlotte 32-23.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, scoring 16 of his points in the 1st quarter. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, including 12 in the 2nd quarter, while Derrick White contributed 17 points.

Boston hit just 31% of their threes, making 13 from deep, with an overall shooting percentage of 47.7%. White connected on 3 threes at 30%, and Tatum also made 3, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.

Defensively, the Celtics struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 42 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 19 points, and finished strong in the 4th, holding the Hornets to 23 points. Overall, they gave up 109 points on 46% shooting.

Boston allowed 19 threes on 39% shooting from deep. They sent the Hornets to the line 12 times, where Charlotte hit 6 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.

Hornets Preview: Can the Hornets Secure a Win at Home?

Boston improved to 5-1 on the season with a 124-109 win over the Hornets on Friday. The Celtics, favored by -10.5, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 233 matched the pre-game O/U line.

A 10-0 run helped Boston take control early, turning a 29-23 deficit into a 33-29 lead. After a high-scoring 2nd quarter where Charlotte outscored Boston 42-31, the Celtics tightened up defensively, holding the Hornets to 19 points in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-86 lead, Boston finished strong, outscoring Charlotte 32-23 in the final quarter.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, scoring 16 of those points in the 1st quarter. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Boston hit just 31% from three-point range, making 13 threes, while shooting 47.7% overall. Derrick White contributed 17 points, knocking down 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.

Defensively, the Hornets struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 40 and 32 points, respectively, in their 124-109 loss to the Celtics. However, they managed to tighten things up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, Charlotte allowed Boston to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets held the Celtics to 31% shooting, with Boston making 13 threes. Charlotte also sent the Celtics to the line 35 times, where they hit 29 free throws. The Hornets finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Celtics vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Charlotte has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 117. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • The Celtics have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Celtics vs Hornets Prediction

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