Celtics vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 4

The Boston Celtics (41-20) will aim to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (31-31) on March 4, 2026. The Hornets have won five games in a row.

The Celtics play the Hornets in a game that Boston is currently a healthy favorite by 6.5 points. A 213.5-point over/under has been set for the game.

Celtics vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Arena: TD Garden
• Total: 213.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -6.5
• Moneyline: Celtics (-250), Hornets (+205)

How to watch Celtics vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: NBCS-BOS, FDSSE

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Hornets

• Celtics games this season have gone over this contest's total of 213.5 points 39 times.
• The Hornets have played 48 games this season that have gone over 213.5 combined points scored.
• These teams score 231 points per game combined, 17.5 more than this game's point total.
• Combined, these teams give up 219.7 points per game, 6.2 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Hornets

• Boston has covered 36 times in 61 chances against the spread this season.
• The Celtics are 17-9 ATS this season when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
• The Hornets have won 39 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 23 times.
• Charlotte has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more 17 times this year, and covered the spread in 10 of those contests.
• At home this season, the Celtics are 15-14 against the spread and 20-9 overall.
• As a 6.5-point favorite or greater at home, Boston is 11-6 ATS.
• In away games, the Hornets are 17-15 overall and 21-11 against the spread.
• This season Charlotte is 3-0 ATS as 6.5-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Hornets

• The Celtics are 33-12 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 73.3% of those games).
• This season, the Hornets have been the underdog 43 times and won 15, or 34.9%, of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -250 or shorter, Boston has a record of 21-5 (80.8% win percentage).
• This season, Charlotte has won four of its 17 games, or 23.5%, when it is the underdog by at least +205 on the moneyline.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 71.4%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (213.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 104 - Celtics 103
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