The Hornets will play the Celtics on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Charlotte Hornets and the Boston Celtics will take to the court on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets arrive at this game with a 83.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics, have a 98.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets sport a 9-30 away team record. That result ranks them 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics hit the floor with a 35-4 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2023-24 season ranked 1st in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets sit 29th (106.5) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 2nd, averaging 120.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.7 points against the Charlotte Hornets per game this season. That result puts them 8th in the league for the 2023-24 season. The Boston Celtics stand 22nd in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 109.2 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets wind down the season with a 6-10 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, have a 15-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 20-60 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 62-18 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Boston Celtics in a crucial...late season matchup on Friday, April 12th, 2024. The Hornets, with a pitiful 20-60 record, be walkin' the plank against the mighty 62-18 Celtics... (prepare to be boarded!).
Charlotte be sailin' with a 6-10 division record while the Celtics boast a 15-2...division record this season. The Hornets be scorin' an average of 106.5 points per game...while the Celtics be lightin' up the scoreboard with 120.3 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below, me hearties. And don't forget to...review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below...from our sports betting partners. Arrr, look at this game's prop bets for each team...and individual players to make yer bets with wisdom.
The Hornets may be down, but they be fightin' for pride. The Celtics...be lookin' to secure their spot in the playoffs with another victory. It be...a clash of titans on the court, so grab yer grog and tune in!
Best Hornets at Celtics Odds
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -7.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +7.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Hornets
Celtics
4/12/24 7:40pm EDT | +7.5 -115-7.5 -105 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Hornets
Celtics
Game to Overtime
4/12/24 7:40pm EDT | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
CHA at BOS 4/12/24 7:40pm EDT | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -105Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at BOS 4/12/24 7:40pm EDT | 105.5 o -115105.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +43.0 | 11-30 | 10-31 | 6-10 | 14-38 | 106.6 | 116.8 | -10.2 | W1 | 3-7 |
Charlotte Hornets & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +75000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +240 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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