Celtics vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 2nd Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Charlotte Hornets will go up against the Boston Celtics in NBA action on Saturday at Spectrum Center, tipping off at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Hornets will be led by LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann and Miles Bridges, while the Celtics will rely on Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Celtics vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Celtics will likely beat the Hornets with a projected final score of 120-110.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Celtics vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Celtics vs. Hornets picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Celtics vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Celtics -10 / Hornets +10
- Moneyline: Celtics -500 / Hornets +420
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 231 Points (-112/-108)
Hornets +10 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Celtics have a probability of 45%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Hornets +10, providing a favorable 3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 231 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 231, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability of the 231-point total staying under.
Celtics vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Celtics at -500 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +420 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Celtics are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 78% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Celtics are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +420 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 2.5%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Celtics vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Celtics vs. Hornets game.
Boston Celtics Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 26 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Payton Pritchard | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Sam Hauser | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Payton Pritchard Over 3.5 Assists (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard Over 3.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Celtics is on Payton Pritchard to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 27 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Tre Mann | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Miles Bridges | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Brandon Miller | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Grant Williams | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Miles Bridges Under 16.5 Points Scored (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges Under 16.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on Miles Bridges to score under 16.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 points, giving us an edge of 5.5% on the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Celtics vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Celtics vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Josh Green Over 0.5 Total Steals
Josh Green has recorded at least one steal in 15 of his last 24 games (62% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +105 (49% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Sam Hauser Over 0.5 Total Assists
Sam Hauser has recorded at least one assist in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of -170 (63%), also available at Bet365.
Josh Green Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Josh Green has recorded at least one turnover in 8 of his last 18 games (44%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +130 (43%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Payton Pritchard of the Celtics to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 6 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Hornets +10 to cover.
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