Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 28, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (15-4) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (6-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Monday, November 28, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BOS & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Boston.

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

The Hornets vs Celtics Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 9-10 against the spread, while the Celtics are 12-8 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+10.5 -110O 225.5 -105+375
Boston Celtics -10.5 -110U 225.5 -105-500

Celtics vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 73.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 67 games (+17.39 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 away games (+16.73 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 40 games (+16.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+14.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2Q Spread in 24 of their last 34 away games (+13.32 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 56 of their last 85 games (+22.79 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 63 of their last 95 games (+17.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 38 of their last 58 games (+15.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 57 of their last 95 games (+15.68 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 64 of their last 95 games (+15.25 Units / 8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 9-10 (-2 Units / -9.11% ROI).

  • 6-14 against the Moneyline (-2.05 Units / -9.49% ROI)
  • 9-11 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI)
  • 11-9 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 12-8 (+3.2 Units / 14.58% ROI).

  • 16-4 against the Moneyline (+7.65 Units / 13.54% ROI)
  • 11-9 against the Over for game total points (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI)
  • 9-11 against the Under for game total points (-3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 100 games (-34.39 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 50 of their last 97 games (-24.86 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 57 games (-20.35 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 70 games (-17.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 92 games (-17.25 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 71 games (-27.48 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 81 games (-25.63 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 67 games (-23.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 72 games (-21.65 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 75 games (-19.80 Units / -24% ROI)

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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

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

Injury Report: Celtics vs. HornetsMonday‘s Game, Nov. 28

  • Jayson Tatum (Celtics): Tatum is OUT for Sunday’s (Nov. 27) game against Washington.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III underwent a procedure and will need 4-6 weeks to recover, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is out for Monday’s (Nov. 28) game against Boston.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is dealing with a shoulder fracture and is out indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin has not played since Oct. 19 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. is out for Monday’s (Nov. 28) game against Boston.

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 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 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

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


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