Our model projects Charlotte Hornets 105, Boston Celtics 118, with the Celtics favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 222.8-point projection runs below the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Hornets score 98.9 a game and concede 112.1; Celtics score 121.2 and concede 109.3.
Hornets sit 8th in the NBA standings, Celtics sit 3rd. Tip-off at Spectrum Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Charlotte Hornets Boston Celtics2026-2027 season to 2026-10-31. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Celtics by 12.6, total 222.8.
Hornets at home: 2–2 SU, 98.9 PPG. Celtics on the road: 2–1 SU, 121.2 PPG.
Boston Celtics lead 7-1 across the last 8 meetings on record. Most recent: Boston Celtics won 114-93 on 14 Oct 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Charlotte HornetsHornets |
3 | 3 | 584 | 636 | LLWWL |
| 3 | Boston CelticsCeltics |
4 | 1 | 604 | 558 | WWWWL |
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