Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

The Charlotte Hornets (2-3) welcome the Boston Celtics (5-1) to Spectrum Center Saturday. Tip time is set at 6:00 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Celtics vs. Hornets Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0

The Celtics defeated the Hornets 124-109 on Friday and finished as 10.5-point away favorites. The previous game, Boston suffered its first loss of the season when it ended in overtime on the road against the Indiana Pacers, 135-132. The Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference (Cleveland is the only undefeated team in the conference) and are 4-2 ATS. They are 2-2 ATS. Boston is led by F Jayson Tatumwho averages 30.5 points per game.

The Hornets opened their season on October 23rd with a 110-105 road win over the Houston Rockets, an impressive performance by the young team. However, they have lost three of their last four games, with the only win coming at home against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Charlotte has failed to cover in 3 straight games and is 0-2 ATS as a home underdog. It is led by G LaMelo Ballwho averages 29 points per game.

Celtics at Hornets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Celtics -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Hornets +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
Against the Spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | Hornets +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Key Celtics injuries to the Hornets

Celtics

C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out

Hornets

F Brandon Miller (hip) questionable
C Nick Richards (shoulder) questionable
C Mark Williams (foot) questionable

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Celtics and Hornets tips and predictions

forecast

Celtics 124, Hornets 112

Money line

HAPPEN.

There is no value here. The Hornets have not done well at home against strong opponents and are not worth playing as heavy underdogs.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -10.5 (-110).

The Celtics covered against the Hornets on Friday despite shooting 9% worse from downtown. Boston has the more efficient offense and should be able to improve its efficiency from deep. The Celtics are double-digit favorites at 2-1 ATS this season, while the Hornets have struggled at home and are 0-3 ATS at home.

Despite a 2-3 record, they are 17th in net rating, while the Celtics are 4th and have one of the best defenses in the NBA. Given these trends, one would expect Boston to perform better on offense and defense Celts -10.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-110).

Both teams are middle of the pack in terms of speed, but the Celtics’ defense, while solid, was weaker than a season ago, and the Hornets’ defense was among the worst in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 29th in defensive rating, ahead of only the Raptors.

The Hornets are 2-2-1 O/U and have allowed 124 or more in 3 of their last 4. The Celtics are 3-2-1 O/U and have scored at least 119 points in all 6 games this season. Back on that note OVER 231.5 (-110).

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