Published Apr 6, 6:42am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 6, 6:42am ET
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Updated Apr 6, 6:42am ET
One of the marquee games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Charlotte Hornets. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Hornets pick?
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| Boston Celtics | -6.5 (-110) |
| Charlotte Hornets | +6.5 (-110) |
Boston enters this conference tilt having won each of its last three games. The team's recent outing was a 115-101 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
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The Celtics were up by 10 points with four minutes to play. But a 10-2 burst provided the home team with the separation it needed to stay comfortably ahead down the stretch.
Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 26 points and collected six rebounds. Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.
After suffering back-to-back losses to Philadelphia and Boston, the Hornets have reeled off four straight wins. This includes a 122-108 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
Charlotte trailed 60-55 at the break. However, a 77-point second half, including a 34-19 scoring edge in the third quarter, propelled the Hornets to victory. This group has won nine of its last 11 games since mid-March.
LaMelo Ball was a matchup problem for Minnesota's defense. He finished with 35 points and eight assists on 13-for-22 shooting overall and 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. Miles Bridges chipped in with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have taken four of the previous five meetings in this series and have won seven of their last eight home games. Going with Boston is the safe choice here.
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Boston Celtics
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