Celtics vs. Hornets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 12

Celtics vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and BSSE

The Boston Celtics (62-18) are favored by 7.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets (20-60) on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and BSSE. The matchup has a point total of 218.

Celtics vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (90.5%)

Celtics vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Celtics have gone 39-36-5 against the spread this season.
• In the Hornets' 80 games this season, they have 32 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 41 times this season.
• Hornets games this season have gone over the total in 41 of 80 opportunities (51.2%).
• In home games, Boston sports a better record against the spread (20-17-2) compared to its ATS record in away games (19-19-3).
• The Celtics have eclipsed the total in 20 of 39 home games (51.3%), compared to 21 of 41 road games (51.2%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has been better at home (18-20-3) than away (14-25-0).
• In 2023-24, a higher percentage of the Hornets' games have finished above the over/under at home (53.7%, 22 of 41) compared to on the road (48.7%, 19 of 39).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 8.1 boards and 4.9 assists.
• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 23 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 49.9% from the field and 35.4% from downtown, with an average of 2.1 made treys.
• Derrick White is averaging 15.3 points, 5.2 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
• Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.1 points, 2 assists and 7.1 boards.
• Jrue Holiday's numbers on the season are 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 48% from the field and 42.9% from downtown (sixth in league), with an average of 2 made 3-pointers.

Hornets Leaders

• Per game, Miles Bridges provides the Hornets 21.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• Brandon Miller averages 17.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He is also making 43.5% of his shots from the field and 36.9% from 3-point range, with 2.5 triples per game.
• The Hornets are receiving 9.7 points, 8 boards and 0.8 assists per game from Nick Richards.
• Grant Williams averages 10.3 points, 4.2 boards and 2.3 assists. He is sinking 45.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.5% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per game.
• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 23.9 points, 5.1 boards and 8 assists per game. He is making 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.2 triples.

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