Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 16, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (32-12) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (11-33)
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Monday, January 16, 2023 at 1:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Charlotte.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 24-19 against the spread, while the Hornets are 18-24 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics O
Charlotte Hornets U

Hornets vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 69.2% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 55.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Hornets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 49 games (+19.47 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 50 away games (+14.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 away games (+14.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 49 away games (+13.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 86 games (+13.14 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+15.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 67 games (+14.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.78 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games at home (+12.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games at home (+11.90 Units / 25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 24-19 (+3.1 Units / 6.42% ROI).

  • 32-12 against the Moneyline (-8.2 Units / -5.36% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 18-24 (-8.4 Units / -17.37% ROI).

  • 11-33 against the Moneyline (-11.2 Units / -23.63% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 81 games (-25.10 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 80 games (-23.44 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-23.05 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 81 games (-22.00 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 43 games at home (-20.00 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 84 games (-29.22 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 100 games (-26.06 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 79 games (-22.35 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-20.00 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 94 games (-18.70 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 20-10 (.667) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Celtics are 21-11 (.656) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Celtics are 40-7 (.851) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .767

The Celtics are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

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

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

Injury Report: Hornets vs. CelticsMonday‘s Game, Jan. 16

  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is doubtful for Monday’s (Jan. 16) game against Boston.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Jaylen Brown (Celtics): Brown is out for Monday’s (Jan. 16) game against Charlotte.
  • Derrick White (Celtics): White is probable for Monday’s (Jan. 16) game against Charlotte.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,554 points/1,124 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have averaged 1.42 points per shot (812 points/570 shots) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (342 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (283 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Celtics have averaged 5.3 steals per game (69 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Celtics have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (71 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.7 steals per game (562 steals/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1


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