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(14-11) Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics (13-11)
Date: Friday December 25
Time: 7:30PM EST
Venue: TD Garden, Boston Massachusetts
NBA Moneyline Odds: Off
NBA Betting Odds: Off
NBA Betting Total: Off
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This Eastern Conference matchup features the Hornets traveling to Boston to face the Celtics.
Both teams are in 2 game losing streaks, and want to turn their fortunes around.
In the first meeting of the season Boston won in Charlotte by 6.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte has quietly become a contender to reach the Eastern Conference Finals, with a strong start this first quarter of the season.
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The team’s success starts with Kemba Walker, who has been an improving but underrated point guard the last few seasons. He is going up against All Star guard Isaiah Thomas, and the matchup should be the one to watch in this game.
The first game of the series saw Walker play aggressive and be very efficient. He finished with 29 points on 10-16 shooting from the field.
He did have only 3 assists and 4 turnovers so he must do a better job of distributing and protecting the ball. Expect another big game from Walker tonight as he should get 25 points and 8 assists.
Nicolas Batum has been filling up the stat sheet recently, but it hasn’t translated to wins for the Hornets. Against the Pacers and Paul George he shot just 4-13 from the field for 13 points. He did have 10 rebounds and 3 assists as well.
The Celtics play tough team defense and Avery Bradley will have a number of opportunities to guard Batum, so I’m expecting another poor shooting night, but he will continue to contribute on the boards.
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Charlotte is one of the poorest shooting team’s in the league, ranking 25th in field goal percentage.
Quality shot selection against Boston will be key for them to win this game, but I don’t see that happening on the road.
Boston Celtics
Boston’s length, athleticism, and youth make them one of the teams that might be able to push the Cavs during the playoffs. All Star Isaiah Thomas has been the catalyst for this team all season long.
Thomas has started the season off red hot averaging 26 points and 6 assists per game. His status for this one is up in the air, but if he can go I expect a big night from him.
He has scored 20+ points in 9 straight games and the Hornets will have a hard time stopping him. If he gets the start he will make it 10 in a row.
Al Horford has gotten into a groove recently, as he has put up double digit points in 6 straight games. He has been a great acquisition for the Celtics and is playing a very complete game, averaging 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per contest.
His passing ability will be a big part of this game, as I expect him to dominate Frank Kaminsky and the Hornets front court.
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The Celtics defense has given up 99 and 101 points in their last two games. The defense should be able to clamp down this game, since Charlotte does not have any offensive firepower outside of Walker and Batum.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Over is 8-1 in CHA last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic.
- Over is 6-2 in CHA last 8 road games.
- CHA are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Fri. games.
- BOS are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Under is 13-6 in BOS last 19 overall.
- Underdog is 27-10-1 ATS in the last 38 meetings.
Free Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics NBA Prediction:
If Isaiah Thomas were out this would be an easy in for Charlotte.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Boston ATS
With his status up in the air I do expect him to give it a go and the Celtics should win a close matchup.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Boston 101 – Charlotte 96
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