Hornets vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 12, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

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

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 33-46 against the spread, while the Celtics are 40-36 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+7.5 -115O 218.5 -110+225
Boston Celtics -7.5 -105U 218.5 -110-275

Celtics vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Friday‘s game with 63.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Celtics.

Celtics vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 59.1% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+11.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 37 games (+11.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 31 away games (+9.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 56 of their last 83 games (+25.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 73 games (+24.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 28 games (+17.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 39 games at home (+16.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 61 games (+14.60 Units / 12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 33-46 (-17.6 Units / -20% ROI).

  • 20-60 against the Moneyline (-4.55 Units / -5.46% ROI)
  • 41-39 against the Over for game total points (-1.9 Units / -2.16% ROI)
  • 39-41 against the Under for game total points (-6.1 Units / -6.93% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 40-36 (+0.4 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 62-18 against the Moneyline (+5.95 Units / 1.41% ROI)
  • 41-38 against the Over for game total points (-0.75 Units / -0.85% ROI)
  • 38-41 against the Under for game total points (-7.1 Units / -8.06% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 95 games (-36.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 42 of their last 100 games (-23.10 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 98 games (-22.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 100 games (-21.20 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 55 of their last 100 games (-19.15 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.90 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.00 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 79 games (-19.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 46 games (-18.85 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 32 of their last 79 games (-18.60 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Hornets are 2-25 (.074) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .399

The Hornets are 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Hornets are winless (0-14) when forcing fewer than 5 steals this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .386

The Hornets are 18-77 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .361

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

The Celtics are 39-9 (.812) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .576

The Celtics are 53-9 (.855) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed 13.6 made three-pointers per game this season — T-6th-worst in the NBA.

The Celtics are 34-1 (.971) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 49% this season — 3rd-worst in the NBA.

The Celtics are 35-1 (.972) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683

Injury Report: Celtics vs. HornetsFriday‘s Game, Apr. 12

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

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Hornets have averaged 51.0 points per game (4,084 points/80 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.2

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

The Hornets shot 45% (1,655/3,654) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

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 have made 16.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.9

The Celtics have made 15.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Celtics have a TS% of 55% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,638 rebounds/80 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (549 steals/80 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (355 blocks/80 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

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

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 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (3,028 rebounds/80 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,140 rebounds/162 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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