Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction and Preview | Nov. 1, 2024

The Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets are set to kick off the nine-game slate of the NBA regular season on Saturday. The two teams are not far from each other in the standings, with the Celtics holding a 4-1 record, while the Hornets are 2-2.

The Celtics are coming off a tough 135-132 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers two nights back, marking their first defeat of the season. Before the loss, the defending champions dominated the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons for a strong start to their season.

Meanwhile, the Hornets will look to continue their promising opening stretch of the season with a solid 138-133 victory against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Charlotte won their season opener against the Houston Rockets before losing their next two games against the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat.

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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets game details, odds, preview, and prediction

The game between the Celtics and the Hornets will tip off at 7 p.m. EST at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Celtics are 2-1 on the road, while the Hornets split both their home games and are 1-1.

The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston and the FDSSE. It can also be live streamed on Fubo and the NBA League Pass, which are paid subscriptions.

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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets odds

Moneyline: Celtics (-510) Hornets (+410)

Spread: Celtics -10.5 (-110) Hornets +11 (-110)

Total (O/U): Celtics o231.5 (-110) Hornets u232 (-110)

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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets preview

The Boston Celtics won two of their three games versus the Charlotte Hornets last season. The Celtics have won eight of their last eight meetings against the Hornets. It will be the 124th matchup for the two teams, with the Celtics winning 77.

However, the Hornets have momentum on their side, as their core Lamelo Ball, Tre Mann, Caleb Martin and Nick Richards are coming off an impressive performance in their last game. The Hornets made 20 3s versus the Raptors for their second win of the season.

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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets prediction

The Boston Celtics are heavily favored to beatt the Charlotte Hornets. Coming off a loss, the Celtics will be hungry to return to winning ways, despite the Hornets’ homecourt advantage. The Celtics have looked impressive to start thr season, even as big man Kristaps Porzingis recovers from an injury.

The Hornets, meanwhile, have been inconsistent this season. In their previous game versus the Raptors, the Hornets almost squandered a double-digit lead but eventually pulled through. Against the Celtics, expect the Hornets to be overwhelmed by the star power of the defending champions.