The Celtics will play the Hornets on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets when they matchup on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics start this game with a 96.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, currently possesses a 92.33 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 23-13 away team record. That record puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets hit the hardwood boasting a 19-18 record as a home team. They now stand 11th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently stand 18th (114.1) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets now rank 12th, averaging 116.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 106.9 points against the Boston Celtics per game so far this season. That result ranks them 28th in the league. The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Charlotte Hornets have allowed 111.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics have a 9-5 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. The home team, the Charlotte Hornets, tip-off with a 11-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 49-24 overall standing, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 39-35 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Celtics clash with the Hornets this Sunday...
In a pivotal late-season battle with playoff implications on the line...
Boston holds a strong 49-24 record... while Charlotte sits at 39-35...
The Celtics lead the Eastern Atlantic Division... while the Hornets lead the Southeast...
Boston averages 114.1 points per game... Charlotte averages 116.3...
Dig into each team's standings below... Review the best point spread, total line, and moneyline... Also be sure to look at this game's prop bets...
So grab your grog and prepare for a fierce showdown at sea.
Best Celtics at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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| Underdog Boston Celtics | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Celtics are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Celtics are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Celtics
Hornets
3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Boston Celtics underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Celtics
Hornets
Game to Overtime
3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 107.5 o -120107.5 u -105Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -115109.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -118Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 42.5 o -12042.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Payton Pritchard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 30.5 o -11830.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at CHA 3/29/26 6:10pm EDT | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Boston Celtics | 56 | 26 | 0.683 | +8.0 | 30-11 | 26-15 | 10-6 | 36-16 | 114.9 | 107.2 | +7.7 | W2 | 8-2 |
| pb - Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +20.0 | 21-20 | 23-18 | 11-5 | 26-26 | 116.0 | 111.2 | +4.8 | W1 | 6-4 |
Boston Celtics & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Boston Celtics & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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