Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Travis Pulver | in NBA Picks
The Charlotte Hornets (30-31, 17-15 Away) will have a real challenge on their hands tonight as they try to get about .500 for the first time this season since they were 2-1. But to do so, they’ll have to beat one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, on the road. Fans can follow the action on NBA League Pass after the game gets underway at TD Garden in Boston, MA, at 7:30 p.m. EST.
When the Hornets lost their first game in 2026, on Jan. 2 vs. Milwaukee (122-121), it looked like it would be another losing season for the Hornets. But then the craziest thing started happening—they started to win games. Slowly but surely, their record began to improve. They started the second half of the season, post-break, with a pair of losses, but have since rebounded. With a 117-90 win over Dallas Tuesday night, they improved to .500, 31-31, for the first time since they were 2-2. As for the Celtics, with a 108-81 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night, they are 5-1 since the break and playing better than ever with the return of Jayson Tatum imminent.
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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Form
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Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets Latest Matches
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Boston Celtics against Charlotte Hornets : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
B. Scheierman
D. White
L. Ball
K. Knueppel
B. Miller
M. Bridges
Substitutes
H. Gonzalez
P. Pritchard
J. Walsh
R. Harper Jr.
J. Green
S. James
T. Mann
A. Reeves
P. Connaughton
C. White
X. Tillman
Boston Celtics - Charlotte Hornets Key Points
- Boston leads the all-time series vs. Charlotte, 82-49.
- The last time Charlotte beat the Celtics was at home on Nov. 20, 2023. The last win in Boston was on Jan. 19, 2022.
- Charlotte is 21-11 ATS on the road; Boston is 15-14 ATS at home.
- Betting Public: 49% of spread tickets and 52% of the handle are on Charlotte.
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Our Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Part of me wants to get behind the Hornets to win this ATS, but that is because I love to see underdogs make teams like Boston sweat. But, as good as Charlotte has been, Boston has been even better. I think the Celtics will cover (-5.5), but the TOTAL will also be UNDER 216.5. So, my best bet will be the one with the better price.
Our Charlotte vs. Boston Pick: UNDER 216.5
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
