Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction NBA Picks 7/17/24

The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in summer league NBA action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets  Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Celtics opened up the Summer League tournament against the Miami Heat, and it didn’t go that well. The Celtics’ offense scored 114 points, but the defense gave up 119 points, and that led to the defeat. In the last game, the Celtics faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Celtics were able to secure an 88-74 victory. Neemias Queta had a strong game, putting up 22 points while shooting 7 of his 10 shots. Jahmi’us Ramsey also was good, putting up 13 points while hitting 3 of his 4 shots from deep. In this game, the Celtics defense can’t give up 114 points like they did two games ago. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have played well to start the Summer League, and they sit with a 2-0 record. On Tuesday, the Hornets faced off against the Denver Nuggets, and they were able to secure the 80-66 victory. Nick Smith Jr has had a solid summer league and on Tuesday he put up 18 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Myles Garrett also put up 10 points while hitting 5 of his 5 shots from the free throw line. Matt Morgan also put up 15 points. The offense was solid but even more impressive was the defense giving up 66 points and the defense is going to need to step up here in a big way. 

Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Hornets are going to find the success here in this game. The Hornets defense gave up only 66 points in the last game, and the Celtics’ offense is going to really struggle here. I don’t expect the Hornet’s offense is going to be that good either, though, and that will be the difference here, as this game is going to end up being lower scoring. Back the under to cash here.