The Boston Celtics (4-1) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) on Friday, November 1st. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on NBCS. The Hornets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Celtics are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Celtics. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Celtics vs Hornets
The Celtics Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Celtics fell to 4-1 on the season after a 135-132 road loss to the Pacers on Wednesday. Boston, who were -7 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 267 points exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 31.5 points.
Indiana went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 80-68 to 93-68. Boston rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Pacers 38-24, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Hornets evened their record at 2-2 with a 138-133 win over the Raptors on Wednesday. Playing at home, Charlotte was favored by 6.5 points, but while they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 271 far exceeded the O/U line of 224.
Charlotte went on a 13-0 run early, stretching the score from 15-13 to 28-13. The Raptors fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 43-34. Charlotte extended their lead to 103-96 after the 3rd quarter, and while Toronto edged them 37-35 in the 4th, the Hornets held on for the win.
Celtics Offense Breakdown
Jayson Tatum’s 37 points led the Celtics in their 135-132 loss to the Pacers, with 12 of those coming in the 4th quarter. He hit 5 threes, though at just 27.8% efficiency. Derrick White also connected on 5 threes, shooting 100% from deep and finishing with 23 points, including 5 in overtime.
The Celtics made 19 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 40.4% overall field goal percentage. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter, while Payton Pritchard contributed 16 points, 5 of which came in the final period.
Hornets Offense Breakdown
In Wednesday’s loss to the Pacers, the Celtics shot just 40.4% from the field, with Jayson Tatum hitting 40% and Jaylen Brown connecting at 36.7%. Tatum finished with 37 points, adding 12 in the 4th quarter, while Brown contributed 11 of his 25 points in the final period.
Derrick White was perfect from deep, hitting 5 threes and finishing with 23 points, including 5 in overtime. The Celtics made 19 threes as a team, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.
Celtics Team Defense
Even with a solid defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 24 points, the Celtics couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 135 points in a loss to the Pacers. Boston allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, and 33 in the 3rd, with Indiana shooting 48% from the field overall.
From beyond the arc, the Celtics allowed the Pacers to hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. Indiana also went 20/24 from the free-throw line. Boston gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 11 steals and 5 blocks.
Hornets Team Defense
The Celtics struggled defensively, giving up 135 points to the Pacers on Wednesday. Boston allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, with Indiana shooting 48% from the field. The Celtics tightened up in the 4th, holding the Pacers to 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Boston limited Indiana to 15 made threes on 39% shooting from beyond the arc. The Pacers also went 20/24 from the free-throw line. The Celtics recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks but allowed 16 offensive rebounds.
Celtics vs Hornets Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 110 points per game.
- In their last three home games, Charlotte has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 113. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Celtics struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Celtics vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets come in as the underdog at +10.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 232 and given that our model is projecting 284 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:November 1, 2024 Celtics, Hornets