Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction 4/11/25 NBA Picks

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a real slump as they've lost 10 of their last 11 games overall, and they will be eager to arrest a five-game slide after getting routed by the Raptors in a 126-96 road defeat on Wednesday. Nick Smith Jr drained six 3-pointers to lead the team with 28 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists. Jusuf Nurkic added 26 points with nine rebounds and four assists, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Hornets shot just 43 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the tipoff and did well just to stay within striking distance at halftime. Before they leaked 73 points in the second half to get completely blown away. KJ Simpson had a rough night as he shot just two of 10 for his six points and four turnovers, while Damion Baugh scored just five points with four turnovers. 

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been on a tear as they've won 17 of their last 20 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Magic in a 96-76 road defeat on Wednesday. The Celtics were always going to do it in this contest, as they rested their entire starting lineup. Payton Pritchard led the team in scoring with 15 points and 10 assists, Baylor Scheierman added 15 points with three assists, while Luke Kornet chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Celtics shot just 39 percent from the field and just seven of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start. They never looked like they had a chance, as they trailed in this one by as many as 26 points at one stage. 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Celtics have won each of their last nine games at TD Garden against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at TD Garden against Hornets teams that held a losing record.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The road team has won three of the last four games between the Hornets and Celtics.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Hornets are coming in with a full squad except for the injured LaMelo Ball, while the Celtics have ruled out Jaylen Brown with knee soreness once again. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff, as the Celtics could easily decide to rest all their starters again. Especially because the Hornets are just so bad that they could beat them with their second and third-string players. With that being said, the Hornets could easily lose this one by 30 points, like they did in their last outing against the Raptors. So, I will stick with the Celtics with my fingers crossed that they play something that looks like their usual starting lineup.