Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets NBA Picks & Predictions 10/11/2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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The Boston Celtics travel to Spectrum Center to play the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

The Celtics come into this game after finishing last season with an overall record of 53-29. They were 1st in the Atlantic Division. They had a point differential of 2.6 as they averaged 108.0 points per game while giving up 105.4 per contest. The Hornets had an overall record of 36-46 last season. They were 4th in the Southeast Division. They averaged 104.9 points per game and surrendered 104.7, good for a point differential of 0.2.

Valuable Boston Celtics Betting Trends

The Boston Celtics were 40-40-2 against the spread last season

The Boston Celtics were 38-42-2 against the over/under last year

Important Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends

The Charlotte Hornets were 35-44-3 against the spread last season

The Charlotte Hornets were 43-39-0 against the over/under last year

Key Boston Celtics Injuries

10/9/2017 Aron Baynes C Knee Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Gordon Hayward F Rest Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Al Horford C Rest Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Kyrie Irving G Rest Game Time Decision
10/8/2017 Marcus Morris F Rest Game Time Decision

Key Charlotte Hornets Injuries

10/9/2017 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist F Personal Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Jeremy Lamb G Groin Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Marcus Paige G Ankle Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Julyan Stone G Hamstring Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Kemba Walker G Face Game Time Decision
10/5/2017 Nicolas Batum G Elbow Expected to be out until at least Dec 1
9/28/2017 Treveon Graham G Hamstring Game Time Decision
9/25/2017 Michael Carter-Williams G Knee Expected to be out until at least Oct 30

Player Spotlight

Kyrie Irving comes into this contest after averaging 25.2 points per game while playing 35.1 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 3.2 rebounds per game and dished out 5.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 47% while his free throw percentage finished at 91%. Gordon Hayward averaged 21.9 points per game in 34.5 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 3.5 assists per contest and 5.4 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 47% for the year while his free throw percentage was 84%.

Player Spotlight

Kemba Walker averaged 23.2 points per game while playing 34.7 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 3.9 rebounds per game and had 5.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 44% and his free throw percentage was at 85%. Dwight Howard averaged 13.5 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 29.7 minutes per contest. He also averaged 12.7 rebounds per contest and 1.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 63% and his free throw percentage was 53%.

Useful Team Statistics

Boston averaged 108 points per contest last season, which ranked them 7th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was 2.63 and their shooting percentage was 45% as a team, which had them ranked 16th. Behind the arc they shot 36% which was good for 14th in the league. They averaged 42 rebounds per game and 25.2 assists per game, which ranked them 26th and 3rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 22nd with 13.3 per game. The Celtics allowed 105.4 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 15th in the league. They also allowed a 45% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 7th and 2nd in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 44.5 rebounds a game which ranked 24th and they gave up 22.6 assists per contest, which put them in 12th place in the league. They forced 13.9 turnovers per game which ranked them 14th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Charlotte was 16th in the league with 104.9 points per game last year. They were 26th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin was 0.2. They shot 35% from 3-point range, which was good for 18th in the NBA. They were 15th in the league in rebounding with 43.6 boards per game, and 11th in assists per contest with 23.1. The Hornets were 30th in turnovers per game with 11.5. The Hornets surrendered 104.7 points per contest, which ranked them 13th in the NBA. Their defense allowed a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 14th and 25th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 28th with 24.5 assists allowed per contest and 22nd with 44.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hornets were 8th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.1 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

Boston was 22nd in the league in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 12.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 50%, which was 26th in the NBA. The Celtics were 7th in the league in defensive rating with 108.4, and their offensive rating of 111.2 was ranked 18th. They were 12th in the NBA in pace with 96.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% was 9th. As a unit they were 6th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 3rd in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

The Hornets were 14th in the league in defensive rating with 108.6, and their offensive rating of 108.8 was ranked 17th. They were 19th in the NBA in pace with 95.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% was 21st. As a unit they were 17th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 8th in the NBA. Charlotte was 30th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 10.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 52%, which was 8th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Celtics/Hornets NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Charlotte

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