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

Published 9:18 pm Thursday, October 31, 2024

The Boston Celtics (4-1) take on 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 have been carried by their offense, as they rank best in the NBA by tallying 125.8 points per game. They rank 17th in the league in points allowed (114.4 per contest).
  • This season, Boston is grabbing 43 boards per game (18th-ranked in NBA) and ceding 43.6 rebounds per contest (11th-ranked).
  • So far this season, the Celtics rank 22nd in the league in assists, delivering 24 per game.
  • Boston ranks 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 when it comes to three-point shooting this year, 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 averaged only 106.6 points per game (third-worst in NBA) last season, but they played more consistently on defense, where they allowed 116.8 points per game (22nd-ranked).
  • In terms of rebounding, Charlotte was beaten at both ends of the court last season, as it ranked worst in the league in rebounds (40.3 per game) and third-worst in rebounds allowed (45.4 per contest).
  • Last year the Hornets ranked 25th in the league in assists, averaging 24.8 per game.
  • Charlotte was 18th in the NBA with 13 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, it ranked 18th with 12.8 forced turnovers per game.
  • The Hornets made 12.1 threes per game (22nd-ranked in NBA) last year, while putting up a 35.5% three-point percentage (21st-ranked).

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