Celtics vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 1

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  • The Celtics are -17.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | NBSB

The Boston Celtics visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Charlotte, NC.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Hornets Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 39-32 against the spread, while the Hornets are 29-44 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-17.5 -105O 218.5 -105-2000
Charlotte Hornets +17.5 -115U 218.5 -115+950

Hornets vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 97.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Hornets.

Hornets vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 53.6% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 55 of their last 77 games (+30.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 40 away games (+27.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 67 games (+25.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 55 games (+15.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 44 of their last 73 games (+14.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 77 games (+16.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 77 games (+13.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+12.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 53 games (+10.25 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 39-32 (+3.8 Units / 4.67% ROI).

  • 58-16 against the Moneyline (+4.45 Units / 1.19% ROI)
  • 37-36 against the Over for game total points (-2.55 Units / -3.13% ROI)
  • 36-37 against the Under for game total points (-4.7 Units / -5.77% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 29-44 (-19.4 Units / -23.83% ROI).

  • 18-56 against the Moneyline (-8.5 Units / -11.02% ROI)
  • 36-38 against the Over for game total points (-5.8 Units / -7.13% ROI)
  • 38-36 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -1.97% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 77 games (-27.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 28 of their last 73 games (-20.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 68 games (-19.80 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 39 games at home (-19.75 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 97 games (-36.60 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 96 games (-25.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 95 games (-24.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 40 of their last 97 games (-24.25 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 52 of their last 97 games (-20.75 Units / -11% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Celtics are 22-3 (.880) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .600

The Celtics are 39-8 (.830) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .576

The Celtics are 39-7 (.848) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Hornets have averaged 47.8 rebounds/game this season — lowest in the NBA.

The Celtics are 13-1 (.929) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .468

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Hornets are 2-24 (.077) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .398

The Hornets are winless (0-13) when forcing fewer than 5 steals this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .384

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Hornets are 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

Injury Report: Hornets vs. CelticsMonday‘s Game, Apr. 1

  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.7 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics have made 15.8 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Hornets have averaged 50.9 points per game (3,763 points/74 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.2

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Hornets have averaged 1.22 points per shot (16,969 points/13,887 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,928 rebounds/156 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,816 rebounds/74 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,104 points/6,783 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,441 rebounds/74 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets stole the ball 634 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,356 rebounds/156 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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