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The Boston Celtics (53-25) take a three-game win streak into a home matchup with the Charlotte Hornets (43-36), who have won four straight. The Hornets are underdogs by 4.5 points in the contest, which starts at 8 p.m. ET (on NBC/Peacock and NBCS-BOS) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Hornets vs. Celtics Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Celtics 115, Hornets 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-209)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 224.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Celtics (-4.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Celtics Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Hornets | -2.5 | 217.5 | -138 | +116 | 114-99 BOS |
| 3/4/2026 | Celtics | -6.5 | 213.5 | -250 | +204 | 118-89 CHA |
| 4/13/2025 | Celtics | -10.5 | 209.5 | -503 | +379 | 93-86 BOS |
| 4/11/2025 | Celtics | -20 | 214.5 | -2941 | +1290 | 130-94 BOS |
| 11/2/2024 | Celtics | -10.5 | 230.5 | -532 | +395 | 113-103 BOS |
| 11/1/2024 | Celtics | -10.5 | 233.5 | -529 | +394 | 124-109 BOS |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Boston's ATS record is 46-32-0 this season.
- The Celtics are 27-19 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Boston's games have hit the over in 28 out of 79 opportunities (35.4%).
- This season, the Celtics have won 42 out of the 56 games, or 75%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Boston has won 33 of its 40 games, or 82.5%, when favored by at least -209 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte is 49-29-1 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this season, the Hornets are 18-11 against the spread.
- In Charlotte's 79 games with a set total, 32 have hit the over (40.5%).
- The Hornets have gone 16-29 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 35.6% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +174 or longer, Charlotte has gone 6-16 (27.3%).
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Hornets vs. Celtics Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics: None
Hornets
Hornets:
Coby White: Probable (Groin),
PJ Hall: Out (Ankle)
Hornets vs. Celtics Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
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