Celtics vs. Hornets Prediction & Odds
The Celtics have won eight of their last 10 games and will take on a struggling Hornets team in Charlotte at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon. Is Boston the smart play as an 8.5-point road favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
501 Boston Celtics (-8.5) at 502 Charlotte Hornets (+8.5); o/u 231.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 16, 2023
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Celtics vs. Hornets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 82% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum accounted for 33 points (12-of-27 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, one block, and four 3-pointers in Saturday’s 122-106 win over the Hornets. Tatum has scored 30 or more in three of his last four games, and he rebounded from a tough (by his lofty standards) night in Thursday’s win over the Nets. Scoring opportunities have never been an issue for Tatum, but the absence of Jaylen Brown (adductor) means opposing teams will overload their defense even more in an attempt to slow him down. Charlotte had no such luck on Saturday; they’ll look to change that in the rematch on Monday.
Charlotte Hornets DFS Spin
LaMelo Ball accumulated 31 points (11-of-27 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in Saturday’s 122-106 loss to the Celtics, playing 39 minutes. Ball finished Saturday’s game one point shy of his season-high, which he established in Thursday’s loss to the Raptors. He’s scored 20 points or more in 15 of his last 16 games, with the lone exception being a January 8 loss to the Raptors. Ball has been a top 20 player in 9-cat formats over the last month, averaging 24.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 4.1 3-pointers per game. Ball’s individual excellence hasn’t helped Charlotte much in the win column, but that isn’t something for fantasy managers to concern themselves with.
Celtics vs. Hornets NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Under is 12-4-1 in Celtics last 17 road games
Under is 33-16-2 in Hornets last 51 home games
Over is 4-1 in Hornets last 5 games following a straight up loss
Celtics vs. Hornets NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are 21-6-1 against the spread in their last 28 games versus the Hornets and are 5-1 against the number in their last six games in Charlotte. They’re also 10-4 against the spread in their last 14 games following an ATS win, are 5-2-1 against the number in their last eight games versus a team with a winning percentage below. 400 and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a win of more than 10 points. On the other side, the Hornets are 0-4 against the spread in their last four home games and are 1-5 against the number in their last six games coming off a loss.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -8.5