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Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics: preview and win probability

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

Our ratings favor Celtics: about 64% to win, with a projected score of Charlotte Hornets 112, Boston Celtics 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, Devin Carter (BOS), Kylan Boswell (CHA), Coby White (CHA), and Kon Knueppel (CHA) 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 Celtics.
  • Watch the rotation: 5 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

Charlotte Hornets
  • Kylan Boswell Out · back Nov 2
  • Coby White Out · back Oct 24
  • Kon Knueppel Out · back Oct 24
  • Grant Williams Out · back Oct 24
Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8

Win probability

36%
64%
HornetsCeltics

Projected score: Hornets 112, Celtics 116

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

CHABOS
Record1-00-1
Last 5LWWLWWLLLL
Points per game110113
Allowed per game103121
Days of rest––
Rating16031602

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