Celtics vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 1

Published 9:18 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024

The Boston Celtics (4-1) play the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) as double-digit, 11.5-point favorites on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSSE.

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Celtics vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NBCS-BOS and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Venue: Spectrum Center

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Celtics vs. Hornets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Celtics 125 – Hornets 114

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Hornets

  • Pick ATS: Celtics (- 11.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-11.9)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (232.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 239.0

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Celtics Performance Insights

  • The Celtics own a top-five offense this season, ranking best in the league with 125.8 points per game. At the other end, they rank 17th with 114.4 points allowed per contest.
  • Boston is pulling down 43 boards per game (18th-ranked in NBA) this year, while allowing 43.6 rebounds per contest (11th-ranked).
  • So far this year, the Celtics rank 22nd in the league in assists, averaging 24 per game.
  • Boston is top-five this season in turnovers, ranking third-best in the league with 10.6 turnovers per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 15th with 14.4 forced turnovers per contest.
  • The Celtics have been getting things done in terms of three-point shooting this season, ranking best in the NBA in treys per game (21) and second-best in three-point percentage (40.7%).

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Hornets Performance Insights

  • The Hornets scored just 106.6 points per game (third-worst in NBA) last season, but they played better on defense, where they allowed 116.8 points per game (22nd-ranked).
  • It was a tough season for Charlotte last year in terms of rebounding, as it grabbed just 40.3 rebounds per game (worst in NBA) and allowed 45.4 rebounds per contest (third-worst).
  • The Hornets ranked 25th in the NBA with 24.8 dimes per game.
  • With 13 turnovers per game, Charlotte was 18th in the NBA. It forced 12.8 turnovers per contest, which ranked 18th in the league.
  • The Hornets were 22nd in the NBA with 12.1 three-pointers per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 21st with a 35.5% shooting percentage from downtown.

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