The Charlotte Hornets will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Celtics in Boston at TD Garden on Monday in NBA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Charlotte Hornets betting line opened this morning as 5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 208.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
A 107-103 result in favor of the Celtics is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Boston battles the Charlotte Hornets, currently with a 46-34 mark (40-39-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 38-41-1 for the Boston Celtics and 38-41-1 for the Charlotte Hornets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Charlotte injuries news.
This game pits the Boston Celtics, currently No. 15 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Charlotte Hornets, who rate No. 6 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 5-ranked offense averaging 105.89 PPG, against a Charlotte Hornets defense that ranks No. 8 at 100.66 PPG. The Boston Celtics field goal percentage has averaged 44.03% so far, more than the Charlotte Hornets shooters have achieved on the year, 43.64% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Charlotte suffered a 113-98 loss against Washington on Sunday, getting 18 points from Frank Kaminsky in a losing effort at Verizon Center.
Marcus Smart scored 19 points in a failed effort to lead the Celtics to victory (they lost 118-107 to Atlanta at Philips Arena on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Charlotte home to Orlando, Wednesday, April 13th
Boston home to Miami, Wednesday, April 13th