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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets: preview and win probability

Boston Celtics visit Charlotte Hornets. Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Hornets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Hornets: about 64% to win, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 112, Charlotte Hornets 116. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Celtics lead 6-1, and the average margin has been 9.3 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Kylan Boswell (CHA), Coby White (CHA), Grant Williams (CHA), and Devin Carter (BOS) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Hornets come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Hornets.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 7: CHA 102, BOS 113
  • Mar 29: BOS 114, CHA 99
  • Mar 4: CHA 118, BOS 89
  • Apr 13: CHA 86, BOS 93
  • Apr 11: CHA 94, BOS 130

Injury report

Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8
Charlotte Hornets
  • Kylan Boswell Out · back Nov 2
  • Coby White Out · back Oct 23
  • Kon Knueppel Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Grant Williams Out · back Oct 23

Win probability

36%
64%
CelticsHornets

Projected score: Celtics 112, Hornets 116

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

BOSCHA
Record0-11-0
Last 5WLLLLLWWLW
Points per game113110
Allowed per game121103
Days of rest––
Rating16021603

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