"The Celtics average 114.9 points per game (18th in the league) while allowing 107 per contest (first in the NBA). They have a +483 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.9 points per game. The Celtics come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.4 boards."
"Boston hits 15.5 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) at a 36.5% rate (eighth-best in the NBA), compared to the 13.9 per game its opponents make at a 36% rate. The Celtics have a 17-9 record against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season."
"These two teams average a combined 231 points per game, 16.5 more points than the over/under of 214.5 set for this game. The average point total for Charlotte this season is 17.9 points higher than this game's over/under."
The Boston Celtics (41-20) face the Charlotte Hornets (31-31) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at TD Garden. Boston enters as 6.5-point favorites with a point total of 214.5. Both teams are in strong form, each winning their last three games. The Celtics rank first in defense, allowing 107 points per game, while averaging 114.9 points offensively. They excel in three-point shooting (15.5 per game at 36.5%) and rebounding (46.2 per game). The Hornets are 10-7 against the spread as underdogs of 6.5 points or more this season. Combined, these teams average 231 points per game, significantly above the set over/under.
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