Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics Best Bet – 4/12/2024

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Overview

• Date: April 12, 2024
• Venue: TD Garden
• Spread: Charlotte Hornets 7 (-110), Boston Celtics -7 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 217.5
• Moneyline: Charlotte Hornets 250, Boston Celtics -300

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Charlotte Hornets - 28%
• Boston Celtics - 72%

Projected Win %:

• Charlotte Hornets - 3%
• Boston Celtics - 97%

Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Game Preview

The Charlotte Hornets (20-60) are set to take on the Boston Celtics (62-18) in an NBA matchup on Friday night. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden, the home arena of the Celtics.

The Celtics, with their impressive record, are considered the heavy favorites in this contest. The current spread for the game is Celtics -7.0, indicating the Celtics are expected to win by at least 7 points, though they are likely to sit some key players without anything to play for in this contest. The Moneyline for the Celtics is -290, while the Hornets' Moneyline is +245. These odds imply a win probability of 72% for the Celtics and 28% for the Hornets.

The Celtics will be playing their second consecutive game, having played just yesterday. This lack of rest could potentially be a disadvantage for them, as their players will have had less time to recover between games. On the other hand, the Hornets come into this game after a victory against the Atlanta Hawks, where they emerged as underdogs with a 24% chance of winning.

In terms of recent performance, the Celtics have been playing solid basketball, winning 38 of their last 50 games. In contrast, the Hornets have struggled, losing 37 of their last 50 games.

For those interested in player prop betting, Tre Mann's Points Rebounds and Assists has been a popular market for this game. The current line is set at Under 22.5 Points Rebounds and Assists (-105), with sharp bettors believing there is value in betting the Under.

As the game approaches, the Celtics' home-court advantage and strong recent form make them the favorites. However, the Hornets will look to build on their recent upset victory and challenge the Celtics on their home floor. It promises to be an exciting Friday night matchup in the NBA.

Final Score Prediction: Charlotte Hornets 102.48 vs Boston Celtics 128.55

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