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

  • The Celtics are -10.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | NBSB

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

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Hornets Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 3-2 against the spread, while the Hornets are 2-2 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-10.5 -110O 232.5 -105-550
Charlotte Hornets +10.5 -110U 232.5 -115+400

Hornets vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 63.5% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 67 of their last 99 games (+31.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 54 games (+27.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 61 of their last 93 games (+23.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 49 games (+18.85 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 56 of their last 95 games (+14.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 35 games (+15.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+9.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+9.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+8.90 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 3-2 (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 4-1 against the Moneyline (+1.35 Units / 5.02% ROI)
  • 3-2 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 2-3 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 2-2 (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-2 against the Moneyline (+1.75 Units / 32.71% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 52 games (-21.85 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-20.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 80 games (-20.65 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-18.45 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 99 games (-45.45 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 71 games (-27.30 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 96 games (-19.55 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 93 games (-19.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 86 games (-18.60 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Celtics were 54-9 (.857) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — T-best in the NBA. The Hornets allowed 13.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 6th-worst in the NBA.

The Celtics were 31-1 (.969) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Celtics are 41-9 (.820) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .582

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

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

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets are 6-34 (.150) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .417

The Hornets are 3-27 (.100) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .416

Injury Report: Hornets vs. CelticsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 1

  • Charlotte Hornets – No Injuries Reported
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics made 1,351 three-pointers last season — most among NBA teams

The Celtics have made 16.0 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 1.23 points per shot (9,098 points/7,413 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Hornets shot 39% from three (144/368) in close and late situations last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,396 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

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

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 6.9 steals per game (562 steals/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

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


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