Celtics vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 12, 2024

The Boston Celtics (62-18) host the Charlotte Hornets (20-60) at TD Garden, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, April 12, 2024. The Hornets are 6.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is set at 218 points for the matchup.

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Celtics vs. Hornets Betting Odds

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Celtics -6.5 218

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Injury Report as of April 12

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Oshae Brissett: Out (Illness)

Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Back), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip), Grant Williams: Questionable (Ankle), Nick Richards: Questionable (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Celtics (-6.5)
Total Pick Over (218)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Celtics vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Celtics Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
120.3 (2nd) Points Scored 106.5 (29th)
109.2 (5th) Points Allowed 116.7 (22nd)
46.2 (2nd) Rebounds 40.3 (30th)
10.6 (14th) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (25th)
16.5 (1st) 3pt Made 11.9 (23rd)
26.8 (14th) Assists 24.7 (26th)
11.3 (1st) Turnovers 13.0 (18th)

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Celtics Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 74 26.9 8.1 4.9 1.0 0.6 3.1
Jaylen Brown 70 23.0 5.5 3.6 1.2 0.5 2.1
Kristaps Porzingis 57 20.1 7.2 2.0 0.7 1.9 1.9
Derrick White 73 15.2 4.2 5.2 1.0 1.2 2.7
Jrue Holiday 69 12.5 5.4 4.8 0.9 0.8 2.0

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 68 21.3 7.4 3.4 1.0 0.5 2.3
Brandon Miller 73 17.4 4.3 2.4 0.9 0.6 2.5
Grant Williams 76 10.3 4.2 2.3 0.6 0.5 1.7
Nick Richards 67 9.7 8.0 0.8 0.4 1.1 0.0
Tre Mann 39 9.0 3.6 3.9 1.3 0.1 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Celtics have 41 wins in 80 games against the spread this year.
  • Boston has an ATS record of 29-23-2 as 6.5-point favorites or greater.
  • This year, 41 of the Celtics’ 80 games have hit the over.
  • Boston’s games have finished with more than 218 points 60 times so far this year.
  • Celtics games have had an average of 229.5 points this season, 11.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Hornets have beaten the spread 32 times in 80 games.
  • Charlotte’s ATS record as a 6.5-point underdog or greater is 23-31.
  • Out of 80 Hornets games so far this season, 40 have hit the over.
  • So far this season, 47 Charlotte’s games have featured over 218 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (218) is 5.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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