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Hornets vs Celtics

One final buzz, but the swarm won't sting the Shamrocks

Charlotte Hornets

Super Hugo (19-61) VS Lucky the Leprechaun (59-21)

Apr 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET | TD Garden, Boston, MA

Boston Celtics
Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics (-2400) – Grade: C+

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.


Over/Under Pick: Under 214.5, (-110) - Grade: B
With the Celtics coming off their first loss in six games and the Hornets riding a brutal five-game skid, the table is set for a lopsided affair that likely won’t light up the scoreboard. Boston, already locked into a top playoff seed, may rest or limit minutes for stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown — especially considering Charlotte’s dismal 19-61 record and the absence of key playmakers like LaMelo Ball, who remains out due to an ankle injury. The swarming Shamrocks’ top-ranked defense should comfortably suffocate the undermanned Buzz City offense, currently averaging just 105.2 points per game. Historically, Tatum has averaged a modest 23 points against the Hornets, while Boston as a whole hasn’t needed high octane outputs to dominate Charlotte. With zero playoff stakes for the cellar-dwelling Hornets and minimal urgency for the Celtics, tempo will be slow and scoring sparse. This Under gets a solid B grade — not the safest return, but volume bettors could see value as Boston coasts into the postseason. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 11/04/2025 06:40
Spread Pick: Boston Celtics, -19.5 (-110) - Grade: B+

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

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