Celtics vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 2

  • 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 Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT in Charlotte, NC.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Celtics vs Hornets Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 4-2 against the spread, while the Hornets are 2-3 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-10.5 -115O 230.5 -110-600
Charlotte Hornets +10.5 -105U 230.5 -110+425

Hornets vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘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 Saturday‘s game with 63.5% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 68 of their last 100 games (+32.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 55 games (+28.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 61 of their last 94 games (+22.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 50 games (+19.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 56 of their last 96 games (+13.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 36 games (+14.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.85 Units / 70% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 83 games (+8.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 66 games (+8.25 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 4-2 (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 5-1 against the Moneyline (+2.35 Units / 7.37% ROI)
  • 3-3 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 3-3 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 2-3 (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 2-3 against the Moneyline (+0.75 Units / 11.81% ROI)
  • 2-3 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 3-2 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 53 games (-22.85 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-21.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-19.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 81 games (-19.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 81 games (-19.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 100 games (-46.60 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 72 games (-28.45 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 97 games (-20.70 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 94 games (-20.55 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 90 games (-18.05 Units / -18% ROI)

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

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

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

The Hornets were 2-26 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

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: .415

Injury Report: Hornets vs. CelticsSaturday‘s Game, Nov. 2

  • 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 have made 16.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

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

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

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets had 18.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

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

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 averaged 105.1 points per game (4,308 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.1

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 allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,429 rebounds/170 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

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 blocked 425 shots last season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

The Hornets averaged 4.5 blocks per game (371 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

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


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