Hornets vs Celtics

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will look to end their brief skid when they host the spiraling, injury-depleted Hornets at TD Garden. Boston, already locked into a top East playoff seed, enters this contest after dropping just their 21st game of the season and will be eager to bounce back heading into the postseason. Meanwhile, the Buzz City boys are limping to the finish line on a five-game losing streak, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) still sidelined and rookie Brandon Miller battling inconsistency. Charlotte’s G League-caliber rotation has looked overmatched in recent games, and a trip to a hostile Boston crowd will make it harder to reverse that trend. Historically, the Celtics have owned this matchup — winning 9 of the last 10 meetings — with Jaylen Brown averaging 24+ PPG in those games, taking advantage of Charlotte's weak perimeter defense. Though the Celtics may rest some stars late given playoff security, their deep bench, led by Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, can handle the Hornets' depleted lineup. However, at -2400, the moneyline holds extremely low monetary value, making it risky despite how likely the win is. This pick receives a C+ grade: highly reliable outcome, minimal return.

The Shamrocks might’ve stumbled in their last outing, but expect Jayson Tatum and the league-leading Celtics to bounce back viciously in this final home game of the regular season. Boston’s starters are healthy, and with the No. 1 playoff seed locked, the C’s have every reason to send a message before resting key players. The same can’t be said about the Hornets, who limp into TD Garden on a five-game skid with LaMelo Ball (ankle). Despite the large -19.5 number, the Beantown roster still boasts second-unit weapons like Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard, who torched the Hornets in garbage time back in January. Charlotte’s league-worst defensive efficiency and crumbling roster should crack early against Boston’s deep rotations. There’s slight risk of a late-game letup, but the energy in the Garden and Boston’s bounce-back mentality makes this cover worth the action. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 11/04/2025 06:40