The playoff-bound Boston Celtics wrap up their regular season at TD Garden against a severely depleted Charlotte Hornets squad that's limping toward the lottery without stars LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
While Boston looks primed to defend their NBA title as the East's second seed, the Hornets' disastrous offensive campaign (ranked dead last in field goal percentage) suggests this could be another long afternoon for Charlotte.
All eyes will be on Boston's bench players like Payton Pritchard – who dropped 22 points in Friday's matchup – as the Celtics are likely to rest their starters in this final tune-up before the Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets playoff push begins.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction: who will win?
For today's Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets matchup, our predictive model gives the Celtics an 82% chance of defeating the Hornets.
Boston Celtics: 82% win probability
- Elite scoring efficiency (9441 points scored on the season)
- Outstanding defensive record (allowing only 8701 points, 2nd best in the league)
- Exceptional overall performance (60-21 record, 2nd in Eastern Conference)
Charlotte Hornets: 18% win probability
- Poor overall record (19-62, 14th in Eastern Conference)
- Struggling offense (8532 points scored, among the lowest in the league)
- Dismal recent form (five consecutive losses indicated by LLLLL)
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Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets odds
Here are the latest odds for the NBA showdown between the home team Boston Celtics and the visiting Charlotte Hornets taking place on Sunday, April 13.
| Boston Celtics | Charlotte Hornets | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -700 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +525 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets preview
The season finale at TD Garden pits the playoff-bound Celtics against a Charlotte team that's basically limping to the finish line without their stars LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
After demolishing the Hornets 130-94 on Friday, Boston looks set to close out their impressive 59-21 campaign before defending their NBA title as the East's second seed.
Charlotte's offensive woes have been painful to watch all season – they rank dead last in field goal percentage (43.1%) and 28th in three-point percentage, which explains their miserable 19-61 record.
With Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and other Celtics starters likely resting, look for Payton Pritchard (who dropped 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting last game) to lead Boston's bench mob.
Nick Smith Jr. showed some fight for Charlotte with 28 points in their recent loss to Toronto, but it's too little, too late for a franchise that hasn't seen playoff action since 2015-16.
The Celtics' defense has been their calling card all year – ranking second in points allowed (107.4) and field goal percentage defense (45.1%).
Boston's second unit guys like Pritchard, Luke Kornet, Sam Houser and rookie Baylor Scheierman should have enough firepower to handle what's essentially become a G-League roster in Charlotte.
Expect a slower-paced, somewhat ugly season finale where Boston's superior depth and defensive identity still shine through against a Hornets squad that's dropped six straight and can't wait for vacation to start.
Key stats
- 1The Celtics are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 60-21 record while the Hornets sit at 14th with just 19-62
- 2Boston has the best defense in the league allowing only 8701 points against compared to Charlotte's 9272
- 3The Celtics are on a hot streak with recent form of WLWWW while the Hornets have lost five straight (LLLLL)
- 4Boston has a massive +740 point differential (9441 scored, 8701 allowed) while Charlotte has a -735 deficit (8532 scored, 9272 allowed)
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets form
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets head to head
Boston Celtics
60%
Charlotte Hornets
40%
Apr 13, 2025
Boston Celtics
0 : 0
Charlotte Hornets
Apr 11, 2025
Boston Celtics
130 : 94
Charlotte Hornets
Nov 2, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
103 : 113
Boston Celtics
Nov 1, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
109 : 124
Boston Celtics
Jul 17, 2024
Charlotte Hornets
84 : 89
Boston Celtics
Apr 12, 2024
Boston Celtics
131 : 98
Charlotte Hornets
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