Our Celtics vs. Hornets predictions expect Charlotte's electric backcourt to torch this shorthanded Boston lineup.
The Charlotte Hornets host the Boston Celtics a day after having their five-game winning streak — both straight up and ATS — snapped by Philadelphia on Saturday. Just a half game separates teams No. 8 through 10 in the Eastern Conference Play-In race, so this game will be critical for Charlotte, currently in the 10th spot.
It doesn’t seem as critical for Boston, which has a lengthy injury report heading into the showdown. That’s why myhave stepped up against highly rated opponents this season. The Hornets are 12-8 ATS as a home dog and 27-17 ATS in all games as an underdog. The Hornets also recorded covers against No. 3 New York, No. 8 Orlando, and No. 9 Miami on their recent hot streak., meanwhile, enter coming off back-to-back covers, but the Celtics seem to be treating Sunday’s game as a load management day. Starting a four-game road trip, as well as this being the first night of a back-to-back, Boston has three of its top four scorers listed as questionable. Jayson Tatum will be a game-time decision as the team manages his recovery from the major injury. All-Star Jaylen Brown missed Friday’s game with Achilles tendonitis and is questionable again Sunday. Derrick White played after being questionable with a knee contusion on Friday. He has the same status as does 9.8-point scorer Neemias Queta, who also played Friday.Charlotte has made the most 3-pointers in the NBA and has the third-best accuracy from three. Boston’s defense is in the bottom half of the league in both categoriesCharlotte has covered its last three against the Top-4 seeds in the East, including a 29-point win in Boston earlier this month. Both teams rank in the Bottom 6 in pace of play, and their recent games have shown that they aren’t speeding up for the stretch run. Boston has gone Under in three of the last four. Charlotte is on a streak of four straight Unders and has gone Under in seven of 10. Knueppel, a rookie of the year candidate, leads the NBA in 3-pointers made and has already set the rookie record. He’s also fifth in 3-point percentage. He should have a big day against a Boston team that struggles defending the perimeter and could be missing some wings.Knueppel has made 18 threes in his last five games and 13 in his last three. Miller has made 22 in his last five and has hit at least half his 3-point attempts in three of those games. They're well-positioned to torch the Celtics on the outside. Meanwhile, Ball and White should be able to slash and score, with Boston likely missing at least a few of the injured wings and bigs. Ball has scored 20+ in his last six games. White is shooting 27 percentage points better from the field and 36 points better from three since joining Charlotte at the deadline. He’s scored at least 15 in four of the last five.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book,Duke vs UConn Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Today's March Madness GameKnicks vs Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA GameRockets vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA GameIf you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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