The red-hot Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets in what could be a final playoff tune-up for the Eastern Conference's second seed, with Boston likely to showcase their league-leading three-point attack against Charlotte's league-worst field goal percentage offense.
While the Celtics have won an impressive 17 of their last 20 games, the injury-depleted Hornets enter riding a five-game losing streak and struggling mightily on both ends of the court - potentially setting the stage for a lopsided affair at TD Garden.
The contrast couldn't be starker as the championship-ready Boston Celtics welcome the lottery-bound Charlotte Hornets in a matchup that could quickly turn into a statement game for the home team against the away team.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets matchup, our predictive model gives the Celtics a 85% chance of defeating the Hornets.
Boston Celtics: 85% win probability
- Elite season record (59-21, 2nd in Eastern Conference)
- Exceptional defensive efficiency (8607 points allowed, 2nd fewest in the league)
- Consistent offensive production (9311 points scored, ranking 7th overall)
Charlotte Hornets: 15% win probability
- Poor overall record (19-61, 14th in Eastern Conference)
- Struggling offense (8438 points scored, 3rd lowest in the league)
- Dismal recent form (LLLLL, indicating five consecutive losses)
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Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets odds
Here are the current odds for the NBA clash where the Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, April 11.
| Boston Celtics | Charlotte Hornets | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -2400 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +1500 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets preview
The two-time defending champion Celtics host the struggling Hornets in a clash that perfectly encapsulates the NBA's haves and have-nots as Boston sits locked into the Eastern Conference's second seed while Charlotte hopes to improve its lottery odds for coveted prospect Cooper Flagg.
Boston's dominance this season (59-21) contrasts sharply with Charlotte's dismal campaign (19-61), their ninth straight season missing the playoffs.
While the Celtics boast the league's second-best defense (allowing just 107.6 points per game) and rank first in three-point attempts, the Hornets struggle offensively, ranking 28th in scoring and dead last in field goal percentage.
Miles Bridges has been Charlotte's lone bright spot, shouldering the offensive burden with 20.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game amid injuries to key players like LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
With Jaylen Brown sidelined for Friday's matchup, Jayson Tatum (27 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 6.0 APG) will lead Boston's attack in what should be their final playoff tune-up before likely resting starters in Sunday's regular season finale.
Nick Smith Jr. showed flashes of potential with 28 points in Charlotte's recent blowout loss to Toronto, but the Hornets' road woes continue as they've dropped 10 of their last 11 games overall.
History doesn't favor the visitors either, as Boston has won their last nine home games against sub-.500 Hornets teams.
TD Garden fans should expect a dominant performance from the Celtics as they sharpen their championship tools one last time before embarking on their title defense.
Key stats
- 1Boston Celtics sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 59 wins and 21 losses
- 2Charlotte Hornets are struggling at 14th in the Eastern Conference with just 19 wins
- 3The Celtics boast a positive goal difference of +704, while the Hornets have a -704 deficit
- 4Boston shows strong recent form (LWWWL) compared to Charlotte's five consecutive losses (LLLLL)
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets form
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets head to head
Boston Celtics
80%
Charlotte Hornets
20%
Apr 11, 2025
Boston Celtics
0 : 0
Charlotte Hornets
Nov 2, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
103 : 113
Boston Celtics
Nov 1, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
109 : 124
Boston Celtics
Jul 17, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
84 : 89
Boston Celtics
Apr 12, 2024
Boston Celtics
131 : 98
Charlotte Hornets
Apr 1, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
104 : 118
Boston Celtics
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