The'Charlotte Hornets'(6-14) and Boston Celtics (16-4) meet Monday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets won straight up as 6.5-point home underdogs 110-108 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday. G Kelly Oubre Jr.'scored a game-high 28 points as Charlotte covered the spread for the 3rd consecutive game.
The Hornets are 2-8-1 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Celtics in their last 11 head-to-head meetings in Boston.
The Celtics were outscored 33-17 in the 4th quarter but held on to cover as 7.5-point home favorites 130-121 vs. the Washington Wizards Sunday. F'Jaylen Brown'finished with a game-high 36 points as Boston covered for the 5th time in its last 6 games.