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The Boston Celtics (62-18) go up against the Charlotte Hornets (20-60) on April 12, 2024. The matchup airs on NBCS.
The Celtics hit the court as 7-point favorites against the Hornets. The matchup’s point total is set at 218.5.
Celtics vs. Hornets Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Hornets
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Charlotte Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -290 odds to win the game, while Charlotte is listed at +235 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 218.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: NBCS
Celtics vs. Hornets Betting Trends
The Celtics are 41-36-3 against the spread this season. Boston has been the favorite in 77 games this season and won 61 (79.2%) of those contests. Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 41 times this season.
The Hornets are 32-47-1 against the spread this year. Charlotte has come away with 17 wins in the 74 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season. Hornets games have gone over the total 40 times this year.
Celtics vs. Hornets Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum is putting up 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 boards per contest. Jaylen Brown’s numbers on the season are 23.0 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field and 35.4% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game. Derrick White’s numbers for the season are 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 46.1% from the field and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest. Kristaps Porzingis’ numbers on the season are 20.1 points, 7.2 boards and 2.0 assists per contest, shooting 51.6% from the floor and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.
Hornets
Miles Bridges provides the Hornets 21.3 points, 7.4 boards and 3.4 assists per contest. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks. Brandon Miller gets 17.4 points, 4.3 boards and 2.4 assists per game, plus 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks. The Hornets receive 9.7 points per game from Nick Richards, plus 8.0 boards and 0.8 assists. The Hornets get 10.3 points, 4.2 boards and 2.3 assists per game from Grant Williams.
What you need to know about the Celtics
In terms of points, the Celtics are playing well on both offense and defense, as they rank second-best in the league in points scored (120.3 per game) and fifth-best in points allowed (109.2 per contest). The Celtics rank second-best in the NBA by pulling down 46.2 rebounds per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, they rank 15th in the league (43.5 allowed per contest). The Celtics rank 14th in the NBA with 26.8 dimes per game.
Boston is posting 122.7 points per game in home games. Away from home, it is averaging 118.0 points per contest. When it comes to three-point shooting, it’s been a dominant stretch for Boston, who is draining 16.5 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (third-best). With a 35.1% three-point percentage allowed this season, Boston is third-best in the NBA. It ranks 14th in the league by allowing 12.9 treys per contest.
The Celtics are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Boston has hit the over seven times. In their last 10 games, the Celtics have been putting up 114.6 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 120.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. The past 10 games have seen Boston allow 1.1 fewer points per game (108.1) than its season-long average (109.2).
What you need to know about the Hornets
In 2023-24, the Hornets are second-worst in the league on offense (106.5 points scored per game) and 22nd defensively (116.7 points conceded). On the boards, Charlotte is worst in the NBA in rebounds (40.3 per game). It is fifth-worst in rebounds allowed (45.3 per game). This season the Hornets are fifth-worst in the league in assists at 24.7 per game.
In 2023-24 the Hornets are scoring 3.2 more points per game at home (108.1) than on the road (104.9). At 11.9 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.2% from downtown, the Hornets are 23rd and 24th in the league, respectively, in those categories. Giving up 13.6 3-pointers per game and conceding 37.6% from beyond the arc, Charlotte is 24th and 25th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.
The Hornets are 6-4 against the spread and 3-7 overall in their last 10 games. Eight of Charlotte’s past 10 games have gone over the total. Charlotte is scoring 107.6 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 106.5. In their past 10 games, the Hornets are giving up 115.8 points per contest, 0.9 fewer points than their season average (116.7).
Celtics vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Celtics, and we predict that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 218.5 points.
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