Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

The Boston Celtics (4-1) Visit the Charlotte Hornets (2-2) on Friday. Tipoff from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Celtics vs. Hornets Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Celtics won 2 out of 3 meetings in the 2023/24 season

Boston lost its first game of the season with a 135-132 overtime loss to Indiana on Wednesday, but failed to maintain itself as a 6.5-point road favorite. F Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 37 points as the team shot 40.4% from the field in the loss.

Charlotte ended a streak of two straight losses with a 138-133 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, but failed to establish itself as a 6-point home favorite. G Three men scored a team-high 27 points while C Nick Richards had a double-double (24 points, 14 rebounds).

Celtics at Hornets odds

Powered by BetMGM Sportsbook; Visit the USA TODAY sports scores and sports betting hub for a complete list of NBA odds. Lines were last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Celtics -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Hornets +425 (Bet $100 to win $425)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Celtics -10.5 (-115) | Hornets +10.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Key Celtics injuries to the Hornets

Celtics

• F Sam Hauser (back) probably
• C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out

Hornets

• F Brandon Miller (gluteal muscle) questionable
• C Mark Williams (foot) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

Play our free game daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play Now!

Celtics and Hornets tips and predictions

forecast

Celtics 127, Hornets 112

Money line

HAPPEN.

There are no value bets on the Celtics (-600) win on Friday.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -10.5 (-115).

Boston has covered the spread in 3 of its 5 games, including 2 of 3 when playing as a favorite of 9 points or more. Charlotte failed to cover the spread in both home games. Between Tatum and G Jaylen BrownThe Celtics will win big on Friday.

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-115).

The Celtics have scored 119 or more points in every game this season while allowing 118 points or more in 2 of their last 3 games. They have reached the over in 3 of their 5 games. The Hornets have scored 120 or more points in two of their last three games and have allowed 125 or more points in two of their last three games.

If you are interested in online slots, including sports-themed games, take a look at our guide and discover them best site for slot machines where you live.

Find more sports betting tips and advice hereCheck out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow @seth_orlemann on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.

Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Bulls Wire | Celtics wire | Nets wire | rocket wire | Sixers wire | Spore wire | Thunderwire | Warrior Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List wire