Charlotte Hornets (2-2) vs Boston Celtics (4-1)
Game Info: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +10.5 --- Over/Under: 231.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets duke it out at the Spectrum Center on Friday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics kicked off their season with four wins in a row, but they are now looking to bounce back after getting stopped in their tracks by the Pacers in a 135-132 overtime road defeat on Wednesday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 37 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, Jaylen Brown added 25 points with six rebounds and five assists while Derrick White chipped in with 23 points on eight of nine shooting. As a team, the Celtics shot just 40 percent from the field and 19 of 57 from the 3-point line, but they weren't at their usual standards on the defensive end and really had to scrap to claw their way back from an early 24-point deficit, only to go cold in the overtime period. Payton Pritchard continued his strong form with 16 points off the bench, but Jrue Holiday struggled as he scored just eight points on three of nine shooting.
Charlotte Hornets
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have split their first four games of the season and they will be eager to build some momentum after outlasting the Raptors in a 138-133 home win on Wednesday. Tre Mann led the team with 27 points on 10 of 19 shooting off the bench, Caleb Martin added 25 points, Nick Richards scored 24 points with 14 rebounds and four blocks while LaMelo Ball tallied 19 points with six assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 52 percent from the field and 20 of 45 from the 3-point line as they dominated the first quarter to take an early 23-point lead, which proved to be just enough to hold off a late rally from the Raptors who cut the lead to just three points with 47.0 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have won 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Hornets' last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Hornets' last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Celtics' last seven games as favorites against the Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Celtics are still a little shorthanded with Kristaps Porzingis still out, while the Hornets don't have a single player listed on the injury report. The Celtics were the hottest team in the league during their four-game win streak, but they started flat in their last outing and it cost them against the Pacers on Wednesday. The Hornets are finally healthy and are playing some decent basketball, but they were far from convincing in their narrow win over the struggling Raptors in their last game. I expect the Celtics to return to winning ways in this one, but with the line so hefty, I am more comfortable going with Ball and the streaky Hornets to keep this somewhat close in a high-scoring affair.
Peter’s Pick Charlotte +10.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
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