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Sports Interaction Staff
April 11, 2025

Celtics vs. Hornets NBA Point Spread, Odds, Prediction: Tatum in, Bridges out

The Charlotte Hornets face a challenging situation as they play out their schedule without LaMelo Ball, who underwent season-ending wrist surgery earlier this month. Ball was their primary offensive catalyst, averaging 25.2 points per game with a high usage rate of 36.1 per cent.

Point Spread and Total for Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets

The Boston Celtics opened as a favourite of 11.5 points on the NBA odds board, but that spread has stretched all the way to 19.5. As for the total, it is set at 223.5 with the Over at -125 and the Under at +105. Alternate totals offer a range from 220.5 to 226.5 points.

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics’ true shooting percentage of 59.1 underscores their ability to convert scoring opportunities, especially from beyond the arc where they maintain a 36.8% three-point shooting efficiency. In the paint, the Celtics average 41.28 points per game with a high field goal percentage of 60.8. Defensively, the team maintains a solid rating of 108.33 per 100 possessions. The Celtics’ depth is evident in their bench contribution of 30 points per game while star players like Jayson Tatum, averaging 27.0 points per game, and Kristaps Porziņģis with 19.7 points per game, pace the attack.

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are grappling with significant injuries, including the loss of Ball, Grant Williams, and Brandon Miller for the season. On top of that, Miles Bridges (hip) will also miss his second game in a row. These absences have forced the team to adapt their strategies and rely on bench depth. The Hornets average 105.5 points per game, which is below the league average and they allow 114.3 points per game. The Hornets’ shooting efficiency is a concern with a field goal percentage of 43.1 and three-point shooting at 33.9, both below league average.

Celtics vs. Hornets Players to Watch

Tatum has been dealing with a nagging ankle injury, but he’s good to go after being taken off Boston’s injury list. However, you’d think the Celtics will be careful with their star now that they’re locked in as the second seed in the East.