Celtics vs. Hornets NBA Odds, Preview and Pick (Archive)
The Boston Celtics (39-27, 34-31-1 ATS, 29-35 O/U) collide with the Charlotte Hornets (32-33, 35-28-2 ATS, 31-33 O/U) in an Eastern Conference battle tonight. The Celtics posted a solid home win against the Nets in their previous action.
The Hornets lost to the Spurs on Saturday and hosted the Nets on Tuesday night. The Celtics lead the season series 2-1. Both teams are jostling for playoff seeding in this key battle. Let’s see what the NBA odds for this matchup tell us!
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 – 07:00 PM EST at Spectrum Center
Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics are seeking a fourth consecutive win They defeated the Hawks, Grizzlies, and were six-point favorites in a 126-120 home win over the Nets on Sunday afternoon. Boston has been one of the best teams in the NBA lately and has climbed two 2nd place in the Atlantic, four games ahead of Toronto. They have covered the spread in three of their last five games.
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Jayson Tatum was brilliant in Sunday’s win, registering a whopping 54 points. The 24-year old small forward has now scored at least 30 points in three straight performances and features an average of 26.5 PPG and 8.2 RPG on the season. Jaylen Brown has shot over 60% in two out of his last three bouts.
The 25-year old shooting guard has tallied an average of 23.2 PPG and 6.2 RPG. Marcus Smart has scored 13 or more points in four consecutive games. The 28-year old point guard has filed an average of 11.9 PPG and 5.6 APG.
The Charlotte Hornets conclude a three-game homestand in this one. They have been inconsistent recently but are usually competitive in the losses. Charlotte has gone to OT in three out of their last seven games and lost all three.
They tallied a 123-117 home win over the Spurs on Saturday and then the Nets on Tuesday night. The Hornets have covered the spread in three out of their last five.
Miles Bridges has scored 17 or fewer points in three straight games entering Tuesday night. The 23-year old small forward is averaging 19.7 PPG and 7.2 RPG. He has not fared well from beyond the arc where he is shooting 30%.
LaMelo Ball is playing well and scored 24 points in the recent win vs. the Spurs. The 20-year old point guard is having a terrific season, recording 19.7 PPG and 6.9 APG. Terry Rozier has scored 28 and 23 points respectively in his two games against the Celtics. The 27-year old shooting guard has tallied an average of 19.4 PPG.
Betting Analysis
The Celtic have been one of the better road teams in the NBA lately, winning five out of their last six road clashes overall. Boston is averaging 109.6 points on the season, ranking them 16th in the NBA. They are limiting opponents to only 104.1 points, placing them 3rd.
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The Hornets are 2-3 in their last five home games and are barely holding onto second in the division. They continue to play without Gordon Hayward. Charlotte is dangerous offensively, averaging 114.3 points on the season, landing them 2nd in the NBA. They are allowing an average of 114.6 points, tabbing them 28th overall.
Expert Pick
The Celtics are playing well however Charlotte is starting to find a groove after a rough stretch of games. They have won two out of their last three games. Charlotte is playing Boston tough this season. They lost in OT in the first meeting, beat them by nine points in the second bout, and lost by only six in the latest encounter.
Furthermore, while the Celtics have the stronger defense, Charlotte is 2nd in the NBA in points per game and is averaging the same amount of points per 100 possessions as Boston. The Hornets have averaged 115.6 points in the three games against Boston this season.
Go with the Hornets to cover the spread.
NBA Pick: Hornets +6.5 (-110) at Bovada (visit our Bovada Review)
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