<p>The Charlotte Hornets are currently on a six-game losing streak and will be 12-point underdogs when they take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Celtics are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 60-21.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will tip off at 1:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 211.5.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +12</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 60-38 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have Nick Smith Jr. finishing with 11 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.5% and knocking down 8 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Charlotte Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Charlotte's season continued its rough trajectory with a 130-94 loss to the Celtics on Friday, dropping their record to 19-62. The Hornets were +20.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 36 points. The total points of 224 exceeded the O/U line of 215 by 9 points.</p> <p>After a competitive 1st quarter (25-25), Charlotte trailed 54-53 at halftime. However, Boston took control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hornets 37-22 in the 3rd quarter and 39-19 in the 4th. A key moment was a 13-0 run by the Celtics, extending their lead from 96-78 to 109-78.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 130-94 loss to the Celtics, shooting just 38.7% from the field. They did manage to hit 15 threes at a 37.5% clip, with Seth Curry knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.</p> <p>Curry led the team with 17 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Jusuf Nurkić added 14 points, and KJ Simpson contributed 11, with 9 of those coming in the 1st quarter.</p><p>The Hornets started strong defensively, giving up 25 points in the 1st quarter, but their defense faltered as the game went on, allowing 37 points in the 3rd and 39 in the 4th, leading to a 130-94 loss to the Celtics. Charlotte allowed Boston to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 23 threes at a 45% clip. The Hornets sent Boston to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws. Charlotte recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Boston Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 60-21 on the season with a dominant 130-94 win over the Hornets on Friday. Boston, playing at home, easily covered the -20.5 point spread, and the game’s total of 224 points went over the pre-game line of 215.</p> <p>After a close first half, Boston took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Charlotte 37-22. They then went on a 13-0 run in the 4th, extending the score from 96-78 to 109-78, and finished the game by holding the Hornets to just 19 points in the final quarter.</p><p>The Celtics' offense was on fire in their win over the Hornets, putting up 130 points while shooting 51.6% from the field. They connected on 23 threes, shooting 45.1% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Payton Pritchard led the way with 22 points, 12 of which came in the 4th quarter. Sam Hauser added 20 points, hitting 6 threes, with 9 points in the 3rd and 8 more in the 4th.</p><p>The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Hornets, holding them to just 94 points on 38% shooting. Boston's defense tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing only 22 and 19 points, respectively.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. Boston sent Charlotte to the line just 10 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Celtics also recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

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