The Boston Celtics (4-1) visit the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) on Friday. A Spectrum Center tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds on the Celtics vs. Hornets odds and make our NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season Series: The First Meeting; The Celtics have won 2 of 3 meetings in 2023-24
Boston lost its first game of the season on Wednesday in a 135-132 overtime loss to Indiana while failing to cover as a 6.5-point favorite. F Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 37 points as the team shot 40.4% from the field in the loss.
Charlotte ended a two-game losing streak with a 138-133 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, but failed to cover its game as a 6-point favorite at home. J Tre Mann scored a team-high 27 points, while C Nick Richards recorded a double-double (24 points and 14 rebounds).
Celtics vs. Hornets
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Moneyline (ML): Celtics -600 (Bet $600 to win $100) | Hornets +425 ($100 bet to win $425) vs. Spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | Hornets +10.5 (-105) Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105) Celtics Injuries at Hornets Home
Celtics
F Sam Hauser (back) Possible Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is out
Hornets
F Brandon Miller (glutes) is questionable C Mark Williams (foot) is out
For the latest updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions
Celtics 127, Hornets 112
Money line
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There is no value betting on the Celtics (-600) winning on Friday.
Against the spread
Betting Celtics -10.5 (-115).
Boston has covered the lead in 3 of its 5 games, including 2 of 3 when playing as a favorite by 9 or more points. Charlotte failed to cover the deficit in both home games. Between Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are coming off a big win on Friday.
Over/under
Bet at 231.5 (-115).
The Celtics have scored 119 or more points in every game this season while allowing 118 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games. They won 3 out of 5 matches. The Hornets have scored 120 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games while allowing 125 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games.
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