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2022 NBA Handicapping
(24-20) Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics (23-22)
Date: Wednesday, January 19th
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
NBA Moneyline Odds: Hornets +219 | Celtics -213 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Celtics -5
NBA Betting Total: 221
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics play for the second time this season. Boston won the initial meeting (140-129) on October 25th that was pushed to overtime. The teams will play twice more in Boston on February second and in Charlotte on March 9th to complete the season series.
Both clubs last played on Monday with the Hornets defeating the Knicks 97-87 while the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 104-92.
In history, the Celtics own the advantage winning 69 of the clubs’ 113 meetings. Last season the teams played three times with the Celtics winning two of the three contests.
Charlotte Hornets
The offense of Charlotte has never been in question as they bring an exciting brand of ball to the hardwood and rank third overall (112.3) in the association. LaMelo Ball has injected his infectious joy into the personality of his team who embrace ball movement and pace.
And they accomplish it in multiple ways with the third-best fast-break scoring (15.4 points) plus ranking fourth in paint scoring (49.7).
Yet, the Hornets’ 7-3 record in the last 10 games has much more to do with their improvement on the opposite side of the hardwood. On the season Charlotte ranks 26th (112.8) defensively but during the past 10 games rank ninth (107.2).
Clearly, head coach James Borrego wants to instill good defensive habits with his young charges and if he can accomplish that goal the Hornets will have a much higher potential of securing one of the seeds above the play-in tournament.
LaMelo Ball (illness) was upgraded to probable while Kelly Oubre Jr. (quarantine) is questionable for Wednesday.
Boston Celtics
Halfway into the season, it’s still very much up in the air what Celtics team will arrive on any given night. For each time they produce a few games featuring lock-down defense and their two stars simultaneously perform there are more games where they struggle to defend, score or only one of the stars shines.
Considering how well the team did when Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown first came into the league it’s confusing the Celtics are still trying to master their consistency especially because the schemes are virtually the same.
That said, Boston is on an upswing with four wins in the last five matches and seven of 10. Yet the inconsistency is evident even in this small segment with impressive wins versus the Suns and Bulls but equally concerning losses punctuated by coughing up a 19 point lead to the Knicks
Boston’s offense is the bigger issue with them ranking 22nd while they possess the sixth-best defense. There have been plenty of discussions on whether Tatum and Brown can co-exist both excelling while also helping their teammates improve.
The reality is even after adding Dennis Schroder the Celtics offense hasn’t improved. They need a pass-first, defensive point guard of the ilk of Chris Paul or Kyle Lowry. Barring that occurring it’s essential the two stars improve their playmaking skills.
The fact they’re both averaging fewer assists this season speaks to the need for more growth. Tatum is dishing 3.8 assists (down from 4.3) while Brown is down to 3.0 from 3.4 last season.
Robert Williams (personal) was upgraded to probable while Marcus Smart (quarantine) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Wednesday.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Celtics are 8-2 in the last 10 head to head
- The Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings
- Over Under is 7-3 in the teams last 10 head to head matchups
- The Hornets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 games.
Free Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics NBA Prediction:
Both teams have won five of their last six matches but the Hornets victories are much more impressive including twice against the Bucks as well as the 76ers.
Even with the Celtics playing better of late that one segment in every game where their offense grinds to a halt will open the door for the Hornets to push through and take a commanding lead.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Hornets +5
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