The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics are set to face off at TD Garden. This game could be a preview of a first-round playoff series.
Hornets’ Rise Meets Celtics’ Home Advantage
Charlotte arrives with a five-game win streak. However, the Celtics have a strong home record at 20-9.
Boston has also won nine of the last 10 meetings between these teams. The Hornets are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Derrick White’s Form in Focus
Derrick White’s performance is expected to be a key factor. He ranks high in total +/- this season.
White has been performing well, especially with his shooting. He’s made the Over on combined points, rebounds, and assists in four of his last five games and has dished 7+ assists in seven of his past eight games.
White has also been scoring consistently, drilling 4+ 3-pointers in five straight contests and finishing with 18+ points four times since the All-Star break. He is expected to cause problems for the Charlotte Hornets backcourt.
Three-Point Barrage Expected
Both Boston and Charlotte are among the league leaders in 3-point attempts per game. Expect a lot of shots from beyond the arc.
Payton Pritchard is also a player to watch. He poured in five 3-pointers in Milwaukee and shot 44% from downtown in February.
Several players are tipped to perform well from three-point range:
- Payton Pritchard Over 2.5 3-pointers
- Derrick White Over 2.5 3-pointers
- Brandon Miller Over 3.5 3-pointers
- Miles Bridges Over 1.5 3-pointers
Betting Odds Overview
The Celtics are favoured by 6.5 points, with the Hornets as +7.5 underdogs. The moneyline is Hornets +210 and Celtics -255.
The Over/Under is set at 213.5. The Celtics are 26-19 against the spread as favourites this season.
Derrick White Over 26.5 points + rebounds + assists is a recommended bet.
Looking Ahead
The game promises an exciting matchup between two teams with contrasting strengths. Boston will be looking to maintain their dominance at home, while Charlotte aims to continue their winning streak.