Hornets vs. Celtics Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Charlotte Hornets (19-62) @ Boston Celtics (60-21)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Hornets: Lost six straight, most recently 130-94 at Cleveland

  • Celtics: Won 8 of their last 10, coming off a 131-98 win vs. Charlotte

Head-to-Head:

Boston dominated Charlotte in their last meeting, winning by 33 points. The Celtics have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 matchups between these two teams and have won 13 of their last 15 games overall.

Charlotte Hornets Breakdown:

The Hornets are limping to the finish line. They’ve dropped six straight games and are being outscored by an average of 15.9 points per game over that stretch. Offensively, they’ve been poor, shooting under 44% as a team in their last 10. Their depth is depleted, and they’re simply overmatched on both ends of the court.

Key Players:

  • Miles Bridges: 13.0 PPG

  • Mark Williams: 7.8 RPG

  • Nick Smith Jr.: 1.8 3PM (39.1%)

Boston Celtics Breakdown:

Even with starters playing limited minutes ahead of the playoffs, Boston’s depth is overwhelming. Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser have stepped up off the bench, combining for 42 points last game. The Celtics are elite at both ends, ranking 2nd in offensive efficiency and allowing just 103.5 points per game over their last 10.

Key Players:

  • Payton Pritchard: 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting last game

  • Jayson Tatum: 16.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 8.0 APG

  • Sam Hauser: 6-of-9 from deep vs. Charlotte last outing

Betting Trends:

Charlotte Hornets:

  • 0-6 ATS in last 6 games

  • 1-9 in last 10 games overall

  • 0-7 ATS last 7 road games

Boston Celtics:

  • 8-2 in last 10 games

  • Covered -12 in 6 of last 10

  • 5 straight home wins

  • Covered -12 in 3 straight at home

Exact Score Prediction:

Boston Celtics 124 – Charlotte Hornets 101

Our Best Bet:

Boston Celtics -12.5 (-110)

The Hornets are simply overmatched and have been failing to cover large spreads consistently. Meanwhile, Boston's second unit continues to play at a high level, and even without their full starting lineup, they have enough firepower to blow out Charlotte once again. Look for the Celtics to close out the regular season with a convincing win and another cover at home.

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