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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.
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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 my Celtics vs. Hornets predictions and NBA picks look for the Hornets to cover as home dogs.
Celtics vs Hornets prediction
Celtics vs Hornets best bet: Hornets +1 (-110)
The Charlotte Hornets have 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.
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The Boston Celtics, 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 (28.6 points) missed Friday’s game with Achilles tendonitis and is questionable again Sunday.
Derrick White (17.1 points) 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.
The short-handed Celtics could have trouble on the perimeter. 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 categories, even when everyone is suited up and healthy.
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Charlotte has covered its last three against the Top-4 seeds in the East, including a 29-point win in Boston earlier this month.
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