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

Published 8:20 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 lifted by their offense, as they rank best in the NBA by scoring 125.8 points per game. They rank 17th in the league in points allowed (114.4 per contest).
  • Boston is 18th in the NBA with 43 boards per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 11th with 43.6 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • So far this year, the Celtics rank 22nd in the league in assists, delivering 24 per game.
  • Boston ranks third-best in the NBA by committing only 10.6 turnovers per game. In terms of forced turnovers, it ranks 15th in the league (14.4 per contest).
  • In terms of three-point shooting, things are clicking for the Celtics, who are draining 21 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 40.7% from downtown (second-best).

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Hornets Performance Insights

  • The Hornets found it difficult to generate points last year, ranking third-worst in the league with 106.6 points per game. They played better at the other end, ranking 22nd by allowing 116.8 points per contest.
  • Charlotte fell short in terms of rebounding last year, ranking worst in the NBA in rebounds per game (40.3) and third-worst in rebounds allowed per game (45.4).
  • The Hornets dished out 24.8 dimes per game, which ranked them 25th in the NBA.
  • With 13 turnovers per game, Charlotte was 18th in the NBA. It forced 12.8 turnovers per contest, which ranked 18th in the league.
  • With 12.1 threes per game, the Hornets were 22nd in the NBA. They had a 35.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 21st in the league.

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