Celtics vs. Hornets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, November 20, 2023

The Charlotte Hornets (3-9) are underdogs (+9) as they attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (11-2) at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs on NBCS. The matchup has an over/under set at 232.5 points.

Celtics vs. Hornets Odds

  • Celtics odds to win: -380
  • Hornets odds to win: +300
  • Spread: Celtics (-9)
  • Total: 232.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: NBCS
  • Who Will Win Celtics vs. Hornets?

    Celtics and Hornets Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    The Celtics have a 5-2-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 9 points or more.

    The Hornets have a 1-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 9 points or more this season.

    The two teams average a combined 2.2 fewer points per game, 230.3, than this matchup’s over/under of 232.5 points.

    Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 228.1 points per game, 4.4 fewer than the point total in this game.

    The Celtics’ average point total in matchups this season is 222.6, 9.9 points below the total in this game.

    The average point total for Charlotte this season is 3.2 points higher than this game’s over/under.

    So far this season, Boston has put together a 6-5-2 record against the spread.

    The Hornets are 4-7-1 ATS this year.

    Celtics Stats & Insights

    The Celtics’ +152 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 11.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 117.2 points per game (seventh in the NBA) while giving up 105.5 per contest (second in the league).

    The Celtics average 47.4 rebounds per game (second in the league) while conceding 42.3 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 5.1 boards per game.

    Boston hits 15.9 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 2.9 more than its opponents (13). It is shooting 36.8% from deep (11th in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.8%.

    The Celtics score 120.5 points per 100 possessions (fourth in the league), while giving up 108.5 points per 100 possessions (third in the NBA).

    In 2023-24, the Celtics’ offense has been significantly better at home, where they average 125.2 points per game, compared to on the road, where they record 112.1 per game. On defense, they have been tougher in home games, where they give up 102.8 points per game, versus road games, where they allow opponents to score 107.1 per game.

    Hornets Stats & Insights

    The Hornets put up 113.1 points per game (14th in league) while giving up 122.6 per outing (27th in NBA). They have a -114 scoring differential and have been outscored by 9.5 points per game.

    Charlotte ranks 12th in the league at 44.4 rebounds per game. That’s 1.4 more than the 43 its opponents average.

    The Hornets knock down five fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 9.8 (30th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 14.8.

    The Hornets put up 112.8 points per 100 possessions (19th in league), while giving up 122.3 points per 100 possessions (30th in NBA).

    Charlotte is putting up fewer points at home (109.1 per game) than away (118.6).

    Celtics Key Players to Watch

    Jayson Tatum averages 29.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

    Derrick White’s averages this season are 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

    Jaylen Brown makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Celtics, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 3.7 per contest.

    Brown averages 2.0 steals per game, while Jrue Holiday has 2.0 blocks per contest.

    Hornets Key Players to Watch

    Terry Rozier scores 22.3 points per game. He also contributes 3.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season.

    This season, Mark Williams is averaging 11.0 points, 1.0 assist and 8.3 rebounds per game.

    Brandon Miller averages 2.3 made threes per game.

    Gordon Hayward’s 2.0 steals and Nick Richards’ 1.7 blocks per game are vital to the Hornets’ defensive performance.

    Celtics vs. Hornets Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Celtics (- 9)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (232.5)

  • Prediction:
    Celtics 125 – Hornets 105
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