NBA 2025-2026: Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Boston Celtics

Home Team
67.0%
VS

Charlotte Hornets

Away Team
33.0%
2025-2026 Season

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HOME Boston Celtics
PTS 15.1 REB 3.8 AST 4.8 3PM 2.4
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PTS 29.4 REB 5.8 AST 5.5 3PM 2.3
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PTS 23.9 REB 9.1 AST 6.2 3PM 3.2
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PTS 9.9 REB 3.5 AST 1.4 3PM 2.4
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PTS 12.6 REB 8.0 AST 1.5 3PM 0.0
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AWAY Charlotte Hornets
PTS 19.9 REB 4.3 AST 7.0 3PM 3.6
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PTS 18.3 REB 4.4 AST 3.0 3PM 3.0
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PTS 17.0 REB 4.5 AST 2.6 3PM 2.7
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PTS 17.0 REB 5.1 AST 2.6 3PM 2.1
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PTS 7.6 REB 8.2 AST 1.5 3PM 0.0
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Derrick White
OR
117.9
DR
112.6
PTS
16.7
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LaMelo Ball
OR
116.6
DR
113.3
PTS
19.8
SG
Jaylen Brown
OR
114.8
DR
113.5
PTS
28.7
VS
Brandon Miller
OR
114.6
DR
112.9
PTS
20.2
SF
Jayson Tatum
OR
113.4
DR
106.4
PTS
21.5
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Kon Knueppel
OR
125.5
DR
116.0
PTS
18.7
PF
Sam Hauser
OR
117.3
DR
115.5
PTS
9.1
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Miles Bridges
OR
120.5
DR
115.0
PTS
17.4
C
Neemias Queta
OR
136.7
DR
108.1
PTS
10.2
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Moussa Diabaté
OR
136.8
DR
111.0
PTS
8.0
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

Boston Celtics are the pick to win (67.0% probability). Expected starting fives — Boston Celtics: Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta. Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges, Moussa Diabaté.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The model projects a combined total of 221.65 points, suggesting a fairly up-tempo, high-scoring game where both benches may be tested. The expected spread is Home - Away: 6.52, giving about a 6.5-point edge to the home team and reinforcing Boston’s status as the favorite.

🏀 Total Points Predictions

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Expected Total Points in Game 221.7 Most likely outcome: 221 points
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📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Boston Celtics - Charlotte Hornets) 6.5 Most likely outcome: 6 points
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ELO Rating Trends

Celtics’ rating is rising modestly (+6.9 over 5 games) while the Hornets show stronger upward momentum (+26.9 over 5 games).

Boston Celtics

1658.0 +6.9 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-05 Toronto Raptors 1658.0 +6.3
2026-04-03 Milwaukee Bucks 1651.7 +5.0
2026-04-01 Miami Heat 1646.7 +7.8
2026-03-30 Atlanta Hawks 1638.9 -12.2
2026-03-29 Charlotte Hornets 1651.1 —

Charlotte Hornets

1608.6 +26.9 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-05 Minnesota Timberwolves 1608.6 +10.4
2026-04-03 Indiana Pacers 1598.2 +3.4
2026-04-02 Phoenix Suns 1594.8 +8.7
2026-03-31 Brooklyn Nets 1586.1 +4.4
2026-03-29 Boston Celtics 1581.7 —

NBA ELO Power Rankings

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Boston Celtics

4-1 in last 5
W W W L W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Toronto Raptors 115 101 +14
Milwaukee Bucks 133 101 +32
Miami Heat 147 129 +18
Atlanta Hawks 102 112 -10
Charlotte Hornets 114 99 +15

Charlotte Hornets

4-1 in last 5
W W W W L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Minnesota Timberwolves 122 108 +14
Indiana Pacers 129 108 +21
Phoenix Suns 127 107 +20
Brooklyn Nets 117 86 +31
Boston Celtics 99 114 -15

Game Analysis

Both teams enter on three-game winning streaks. Boston beat Toronto 115-101, Milwaukee 133-101 and Miami 147-129 — all decisive outcomes showing their offense can explode and their defense can hold opponents in check. Charlotte’s recent wins are similarly convincing: 122-108 vs Minnesota, 129-108 vs Indiana and 127-107 vs Phoenix, indicating they’re clicking on offense and gaining confidence. Looking at the expected starting five, Boston’s group averages an offensive rating of 120.02, defensive rating of 111.22 and 17.24 points made per player; Charlotte’s five average an offensive rating of 122.8, defensive rating of 113.64 and 16.82 points made per player. That paints Boston as the steadier defensive unit and Charlotte with a slight edge in creating offense — a matchup where Boston’s defense and elite scorers like Brown and Tatum could decide the outcome.

Final Prediction

Boston’s defensive edge and recent blowout wins give them the advantage in this matchup, reflected in the 67.0% win probability. Key factor to watch: how Boston’s interior defense (Neemias Queta) handles Charlotte’s physical wings and Moussa Diabaté’s efficiency, because that matchup will shape pace and second-chance opportunities.

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