The tandem of Brown and Jayson Tatum has been huge for Boston all season. They've actually been the highest scoring teammate duo in the NBA with a combined 2,558 points.
The Boston Celtics are going to get a chance to get back in the win column when they head to Charlotte on Sunday for an afternoon matchup with the struggling Hornets. Boston dropped a tough 109-104 decision to Brooklyn on Friday, while Charlotte’s 108-102 W over Cleveland was just their second win in their last eight games.
The Celtics opened as 7.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds with a total of 215.5.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
With a healthier roster, Boston has turned things around this season and they come into Sunday with nine wins in their last 12 games. They’re 30-30 against the spread and they’ve covered in six of their last seven road games. The total has gone Under in 11 of Boston’s last 15 games.
Charlotte is trending in the opposite direction and have dropped six of their last eight games. The Hornets have been a brutal cover option when they play Boston as they’re 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games against the Celtics. The Over has hit in six of the last nine games between these teams.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics will get a big boost to their lineup when Jaylen Brown returns on Sunday after sitting out the last two games with a shoulder injury. The tandem of Brown and Jayson Tatum has been huge for Boston all season. They’ve actually been the highest scoring teammate duo in the NBA with a combined 2,558 points. In Brown’s absence against the Nets on Friday, Tatum finished with a game-high 38 points to go along with 10 rebounds in the loss. He nailed six of 12 shots from beyond the arc. Kemba Walker is also expected to return for this game after sitting out against the Nets more due to load management than actual injury.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte has been riddled with injuries all season, but they’re still securely in a play-in tournament spot, sitting in eighth in the Eastern Conference. They had a trio of players go off in Friday’s win over Cleveland. Miles Bridges, PJ Washington and Terry Rozier each finished with 25 points. It was another big performance for Rozier, who has found another gear lately, averaging more than 25 points over his last five games. Along with Golden State’s Steph Curry, L.A.’s Paul George, and Chicago’s Zach LaVine, Rozier is one of only four players to have a stat line of 20+ points, 3+ 3-pointers and 40+ 3-point percentage per game this season.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Celtics vs. Hornets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 25 Apr 2:22pm | BOS | -8 -110 | O +212 -110 |
| Closing 25 Apr 2:22pm | BOS | -8 -110 | O +211.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
| Points |
26.44 |
| Assists |
5.69 |
| Rebounds |
8.13 |
| FG% |
72.4 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.75 |
| Points |
20.39 |
| Assists |
6.14 |
| Rebounds |
6.83 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
1.23 |
| Points |
30.6 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.2 |
| Blocks |
3 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
| Points |
26.44 |
| Assists |
5.69 |
| Rebounds |
8.13 |
| FG% |
72.4 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.75 |
| Points |
20.39 |
| Assists |
6.14 |
| Rebounds |
6.83 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
1.23 |
| Points |
30.6 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.2 |
| Blocks |
3 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Kemba Walker (PG)
Robert Williams III (C)
Kemba Walker (PG)
Robert Williams III (C)
Robert Williams III (C)
Kemba Walker (PG)
Evan Fournier (SG)
Kemba Walker (PG)
Tristan Thompson (C)
Evan Fournier (SG)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Malik Monk (SG)
Miles Bridges (SF)
P.J. Washington (PF)
Devonte' Graham (PG)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Cody Martin (PF)
Devonte' Graham (PG)
Devonte' Graham (PG)
Brad Wanamaker (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kemba Walker (PG) | Out Tues | Knee - 29 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Walker is bothered by left knee soreness, and he will not dress for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets. |
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| Robert Williams III (C) | Out Tues | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Williams III is nursing a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Nets in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Kemba Walker (PG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 27 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Walker is managing a left knee medial bone contusion, but it is likely that he will take the court to face the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Robert Williams III (C) | Prob Tues | Toe - 24 / 05 / 21 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Williams III is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round despite left foot turf toe. |
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| Robert Williams III (C) | Prob Sat | Toe - 19 / 05 / 21 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Williams is bothered by left foot turf toe, but it is projected that he will be available versus the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Kemba Walker (PG) | Ques Tues | Neck - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Walker is nursing left cervical nerve irritation, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Wizards. |
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| Evan Fournier (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Fournier is bothered by a right knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Wizards. |
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| Kemba Walker (PG) | Out Sat | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Walker will not take on the Timberwolves on Saturday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Tristan Thompson (C) | Prob Tues | Pectoral - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Thompson is tending to a left pectoral strain, but it is projected that he will dress versus the Wizards for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In. |
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| Evan Fournier (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Fournier is bothered by a right knee hyper flexion, but he is expected to face the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Prob Thurs | Thumb - 12 / 05 / 21 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Martin is dealing with a dislocated left thumb, but it is projected that he will face the Clippers on Thursday. |
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| Malik Monk (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Monk exited the last contest due to right ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Sunday's tilt with the Hornets. |
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| Miles Bridges (SF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 04 / 05 / 21 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Bridges is sidelined while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and it has yet to be established when he will return. |
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| P.J. Washington (PF) | Prob Thurs | Personal - 04 / 05 / 21 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Washington missed the last game while tending to a personal matter, but it is likely that he will be available for Thursday's battle with the Bulls. |
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| Devonte' Graham (PG) | Ques Tues | Knee - 03 / 05 / 21 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Graham has been held out of the previous four contests due to right knee discomfort, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Tuesday's tilt against the Nuggets. |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Martin missed the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be active versus the Bulls on Thursday. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 | 3-6 | 4-5 | + - |
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Martin is out of the lineup due to a left ankle sprain, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Devonte' Graham (PG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 02 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Graham is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Heat. |
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| Devonte' Graham (PG) | Ques Tues | Quadricep - 15 / 04 / 21 | 7-12 | 7-12 | + - |
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Graham has missed the last two games with a left quad contusion, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Knicks. |
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| Brad Wanamaker (SG) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 15 / 04 / 21 | 7-12 | 7-12 | + - |
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Wanamaker is bothered by a right ankle sprain, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active versus the Nets. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 25 Apr 2:22pm BOS -8 -110 O +212 -110 Closing 25 Apr 2:22pm BOS -8 -110 O +211.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
Points 26.44
Assists 5.69
Rebounds 8.13
FG% 72.4
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.75
Points 20.39
Assists 6.14
Rebounds 6.83
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 1.23
Points 30.6
Assists 6
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 100
Steals 1.2
Blocks 3
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
Points 26.44
Assists 5.69
Rebounds 8.13
FG% 72.4
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.75
Points 20.39
Assists 6.14
Rebounds 6.83
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 1.23
Points 30.6
Assists 6
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 100
Steals 1.2
Blocks 3
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Kemba Walker (PG)
Out Tues Knee - 29 / 05 / 21Robert Williams III (C)
Out Tues Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Kemba Walker (PG)
Prob Fri Knee - 27 / 05 / 21Robert Williams III (C)
Prob Tues Toe - 24 / 05 / 21Robert Williams III (C)
Prob Sat Toe - 19 / 05 / 21Kemba Walker (PG)
Ques Tues Neck - 16 / 05 / 21Evan Fournier (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 16 / 05 / 21Kemba Walker (PG)
Out Sat Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Tristan Thompson (C)
Prob Tues Pectoral - 14 / 05 / 21Evan Fournier (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 14 / 05 / 21Caleb Martin (SF)
Prob Thurs Thumb - 12 / 05 / 21Malik Monk (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21Miles Bridges (SF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 04 / 05 / 21P.J. Washington (PF)
Prob Thurs Personal - 04 / 05 / 21Devonte' Graham (PG)
Ques Tues Knee - 03 / 05 / 21Caleb Martin (SF)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21Cody Martin (PF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21Devonte' Graham (PG)
Ques Sun Knee - 02 / 05 / 21Devonte' Graham (PG)
Ques Tues Quadricep - 15 / 04 / 21Brad Wanamaker (SG)
Ques Fri Ankle - 15 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kemba Walker (PG) Out Tues Knee - 29 / 05 / 21 1-2 3-0 + - Walker is bothered by left knee soreness, and he will not dress for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Robert Williams III (C) Out Tues Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 1-2 3-0 + - Williams III is nursing a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Nets in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Kemba Walker (PG) Prob Fri Knee - 27 / 05 / 21 1-2 3-0 + - Walker is managing a left knee medial bone contusion, but it is likely that he will take the court to face the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Robert Williams III (C) Prob Tues Toe - 24 / 05 / 21 1-3 3-1 + - Williams III is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round despite left foot turf toe.
Robert Williams III (C) Prob Sat Toe - 19 / 05 / 21 2-3 3-2 + - Williams is bothered by left foot turf toe, but it is projected that he will be available versus the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Kemba Walker (PG) Ques Tues Neck - 16 / 05 / 21 3-3 3-3 + - Walker is nursing left cervical nerve irritation, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Wizards.
Evan Fournier (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 16 / 05 / 21 3-3 3-3 + - Fournier is bothered by a right knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Wizards.
Kemba Walker (PG) Out Sat Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 3-4 3-4 + - Walker will not take on the Timberwolves on Saturday as he will be given a day of rest.
Tristan Thompson (C) Prob Tues Pectoral - 14 / 05 / 21 3-4 3-4 + - Thompson is tending to a left pectoral strain, but it is projected that he will dress versus the Wizards for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In.
Evan Fournier (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 3-4 3-4 + - Fournier is bothered by a right knee hyper flexion, but he is expected to face the Timberwolves on Saturday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Caleb Martin (SF) Prob Thurs Thumb - 12 / 05 / 21 2-2 2-2 + - Martin is dealing with a dislocated left thumb, but it is projected that he will face the Clippers on Thursday.
Malik Monk (SG) Ques Sun Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21 3-3 3-3 + - Monk exited the last contest due to right ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Sunday's tilt with the Hornets.
Miles Bridges (SF) Out indefinitely Illness - 04 / 05 / 21 3-6 4-5 + - Bridges is sidelined while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and it has yet to be established when he will return.
P.J. Washington (PF) Prob Thurs Personal - 04 / 05 / 21 3-6 4-5 + - Washington missed the last game while tending to a personal matter, but it is likely that he will be available for Thursday's battle with the Bulls.
Devonte' Graham (PG) Ques Tues Knee - 03 / 05 / 21 3-6 4-5 + - Graham has been held out of the previous four contests due to right knee discomfort, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Tuesday's tilt against the Nuggets.
Caleb Martin (SF) Ques Thurs Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 3-6 4-5 + - Martin missed the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be active versus the Bulls on Thursday.
Cody Martin (PF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 3-6 4-5 + - Martin is out of the lineup due to a left ankle sprain, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Devonte' Graham (PG) Ques Sun Knee - 02 / 05 / 21 4-6 4-6 + - Graham is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Heat.
Devonte' Graham (PG) Ques Tues Quadricep - 15 / 04 / 21 7-12 7-12 + - Graham has missed the last two games with a left quad contusion, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Knicks.
Brad Wanamaker (SG) Ques Fri Ankle - 15 / 04 / 21 7-12 7-12 + - Wanamaker is bothered by a right ankle sprain, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active versus the Nets.