Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - January 16| 2022-23 NBA Season
The Charlotte Hornets play host to the Boston Celtics at the Spectrum Center in NBA Regular Season action on Monday (January 16).The betting odds and predictions are given below:
The Celtics have established themselves as the best team in the league once again after going on an incredible six-game winning streak and extending their lead over the rest of the NBA. They currently have the most wins of any team in the entire NBA while also having the best away record. They come into this game with an overall record of 32-12 having won eight of the last 10 including six on the bounce. They have the best offensive rating in the entire NBA with 118.3 whilst scoring nearly 119 points per game.
The Hornets are on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. They are currently the worst team in the Eastern Conference as they sit rock bottom in the standings. They have won only 11 games all season, including just five at Spectrum Center. They have an overall record of 11-33 and have now lost four in a row.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
Fixture: Boston Celtics @ Charlotte Hornets
Date & Time: Monday, January 16, 1:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
The Celtics are without superstar Jaylen Brown, who is out with a groin issue while the Hornets come into the game without Kelly Oubre, who is still absent with a hand injury.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds & Spreads
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Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets Starting 5s
Celtics: PG Marcus Smart SG Derrick White (GTD) SF Jayson Tatum PF Al Horford C Robert Williams
Hornets: PG LaMelo Ball SG Terry Rozier SF Jaden McDaniels PF P.J. Washington C Mason Plumlee
Celtics vs. Hornets Betting Prediction
All factors point towards a Celtics win tonight as they are clearly the superior side in terms of quality, strength and their performances this season. The Celtics have one of the best records in the NBA, while the Hornets have one of the worst.
Charlotte have been terrible at home while the Celtics have been one of the best on the road. Every way you look at it, it points towards a Hornets’ pummeling and they could be in for a long night.
Celtics: +154
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