The Boston Celtics'(32-12) visit the'Charlotte Hornets'(11-33) Monday to lead off MLK Day in the NBA. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 1 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hornets'odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics are on a 6-game winning streak after Saturday’s 122-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets as 7.5-point favorites. During the winning streak Boston has held 3 opponents to under 100 points and has scored 120 points 3 times. In 5 of their last 6 gsmes F Jayson Tatum has been the leading scorer, including three 30+ point games.
The Hornets have lost 4 in a row after Saturday’s blowout loss to the Celtics. The Hornets have allowed over 120 points in 3 of the 4 games. The Hornets currently are last in the Eastern Conference and all 4 losses have been against teams in the East.
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