Celtics vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 4, 2026, 4:50PM | Published: Mar 4, 2026, 2:00PM
The Boston Celtics will sqaure off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Hornets line-up that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Hornets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Boston vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 69% chance of beating the Hornets at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.40, Hornets $3.05
- Line: Celtics -6.5 ($1.91), Hornets +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 213 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.40 and the Hornets at $3.05.
The Celtics are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 213 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 213-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 213 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Celtics vs Hornets predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Celtics vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Hornets at TD Garden on Thursday is the Celtics winning 109-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Charlotte game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Celtics vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Hornets at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday 5 March 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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