Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction 4/7/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets travel to the TD Garden to do battle with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

The Charlotte Hornets have been in great shape as they’ve won 11 of their last 14 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after thrashing the Timberwolves in a 122-108 road win on Sunday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 35 points and eight assists on 13 of 24 shooting; Miles Bridges added 25 points with eight rebounds and seven assists on 10 of 12 shooting, while Coby White chipped in with 17 points off the bench.

As a team, the Hornets shot 49 percent from the field and 19 of 45 from the 3-point line as they struggled early on and leaked 39 points in the second quarter to trail going into halftime, but the Hornets made their adjustments and were always in control after dominating the third quarter by 34-19 to reclaim the lead for good. Brandon Miller had a rough game of just seven points on three of 15 shooting. 

Boston Celtics Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after routing the Raptors in a 115-101 home win on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 26 points on 11 of 20 shooting; Jayson Tatum added 23 points with 13 rebounds and seven assists, while Neemias Queta chipped in with 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists on nine of 10 shooting.

As a team, the Celtics shot 53 percent from the field and eight of 28 from the 3-point line as they played great defense to limit the Raptors to just 20 points in the second quarter to take the early lead, but this was still a close contest all the way until the fourth quarter, where the Celtics went on a 21-8 run to start to pull away at the end. 

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last nine night games following a home win.
• The Hornets have lost 15 of their last 17 games at TD Garden.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Celtics’ last four games.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs following a road win.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last 12 night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Celtics’ last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Jayson Tatum has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Derrick White is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 three, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Brandon Miller ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.2%) this season.
• Moussa Diabate ranks 13th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.3).
• The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.4).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.6).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Hornets have ruled out PJ Hall, with Coby White listed as day-to-day, while the Celtics don’t have a single player listed on the injury report. These teams have already clashed twice this season, with each team claiming a blowout win on the road. Both teams are playing great basketball with the playoffs just around the corner, but these teams last met on Mar 29 and it was the Celtics who won by 114-99. Nobody is surprised to see the Celtics open as moderate favorites at home, but the Hornets have been on a roll lately and I just think this matchup is due for a close finish. Give me the Hornets with the points in a game they could win outright.

Peter Tran's Pick: Charlotte +5.5