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Celtics @ Hornets

Fri, Nov 6 · NBA Cup - Group Play · Spectrum Center

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Celtics at Hornets: against expected, a game, this season, All games
a gameCeltics8 gamesHornets9 games
−0.5−14.3
−4.1−3.3
−0.6+1.6
+0.1−5.0
+1.0−0.1
+0.8−6.2
−0.6+3.0
+1.1−1.5

Each number is over (+) or under (−) what the team’s opponents usually allow, a game. Lit is among the five biggest either way. Tap a row for the games.

Analysis

What’s true going in. Each line says how it stood up; you judge.

Hornets

Celtics

  • The Celtics have won 5 straight at home, the longest active home winning streak in the NBA.streakthe runs →

The series

  • The Celtics lead the series 84–50 since 1988-89. The Celtics have won the last 2. The Celtics have won 4 straight at the Hornets.seriesevery meeting →

If you squint

  • At home, the Hornets' points are 5.7 under expected in 5 games. 5 games is still too small a sample for the statistics to say much, but maybe you can find something if you squint.thinthe split →
  • On the road, the Celtics' 3-point attempts are 5.3 over expected in 3 games. 3 games is still too small a sample for the statistics to say much, but maybe you can find something if you squint.thinthe split →

Every meeting

DateWhereScore
Apr 7, 2026at CelticsCeltics 113, Hornets 102
Mar 29, 2026at HornetsCeltics 114, Hornets 99
Mar 4, 2026at CelticsHornets 118, Celtics 89
Apr 13, 2025at CelticsCeltics 93, Hornets 86
Apr 11, 2025at CelticsCeltics 130, Hornets 94
Nov 2, 2024at HornetsCeltics 113, Hornets 103
Nov 1, 2024at HornetsCeltics 124, Hornets 109
Apr 12, 2024at CelticsCeltics 131, Hornets 98
Apr 1, 2024at HornetsCeltics 118, Hornets 104
Nov 20, 2023at HornetsHornets 121, Celtics 118

Method

  • Over or under is each game against what the opponent usually allowed, or usually scored, in its other games that season, with half the home edge, averaged over the team’s games. The five biggest numbers in the league either way are lit.
  • A game with no box score sits out.

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