Celtics vs. Hornets prediction and picks, November 6, 2026
Boston Celtics (6-2) at Charlotte Hornets (3-6), , Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
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Our picks for Celtics-Hornets
There isn't a sportsbook line for this game yet. About a day before tip, books post NBA lines, and our picks use that price.
A look ahead at Celtics vs. Hornets
- Over their last 5, Celtics are 6-2 and 4-1, with 114.2 points scored and 108.2 allowed per game.
- Over their last 5, Hornets are 3-6 and 0-5, with 98.1 points scored and 109.2 allowed per game.
- Hornets average 98.1 points per game with a 40.4% field-goal rate, while Celtics allow 108.2.
- For the Celtics, 2 are out: Devin Carter, Jayson Tatum, and both are unavailable.
- For the Hornets, 2 are out: Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, and both are unavailable.
- Season form (9.3) and home court (1.7) lead the model to make Celtics 7.5-point favorites. It also puts their win chance at 70.4%.
Player injury report
Celtics injuries
- Day-To-Day Payton Pritchard G · eye · expected return Nov 6
- Out Devin Carter G · illness · expected return Nov 8
- Out Jayson Tatum F · rest · expected return Nov 6
Hornets injuries
- Out Kon Knueppel G · leg · expected return Nov 6
- Out Grant Williams F · hamstring · expected return Nov 9
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 5 PDF.
Team stats for this season
| Per game | BOS | CHA |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 114.2 14th | 98.1 30th |
| Rebounds | 43.9 14th | 46.1 10th |
| Assists | 26.5 14th | 21.1 30th |
| Field goal | 45.1% 22nd | 40.4% 30th |
| 3-point | 35.3% 12th | 29.6% 28th |
| Free throw | 78.1% 14th | 81.9% 4th |
| Turnovers | 15.0 9th | 19.4 29th |
| Possessions | 101.1 22nd | 99.5 30th |
League rank appears in small type (8 and 9 games have been played). The better side appears in bold.
Standings at a glance
| BOS | CHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 3rd East | 11th East |
| Record | 6-2 | 3-6 |
| Games back | 1.5 | 5 |
| Home / road | 5-0 / 1-2 | 2-3 / 1-3 |
| Last 10, streak | 6-2, W1 | 3-6, L5 |
| Point differential | +6.0 | −11.1 |
| Projected wins | 49.9 | 29.5 |
| Playoff chance | 94.7% | 16.3% |
Projections come from 10,000 simulations of the season's remaining games; see the full table on NBA futures.
Top players this season
Celtics leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatumout | F | 7 | 35.1 | 27.0 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 41.8 | 22.9 | 87.0 |
| Paul George | F | 7 | 31.6 | 21.3 | 5.6 | 5.0 | 46.0 | 41.4 | 80.8 |
| Payton Pritchard | G | 8 | 26.8 | 13.0 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 41.8 | 31.0 | 86.2 |
| Derrick White | G | 8 | 30.8 | 12.8 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 42.5 | 29.3 | 100.0 |
| Neemias Queta | C | 8 | 22.5 | 9.8 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 58.3 | 66.7 | 62.5 |
Hornets leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | F | 9 | 32.9 | 22.0 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 35.9 | 26.7 | 86.1 |
| Naz Reid | C | 9 | 29.7 | 16.9 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 42.3 | 35.0 | 65.2 |
| Grayson Allen | G | 9 | 26.4 | 15.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 47.1 | 49.2 | 93.5 |
| Dennis Schroder | G | 9 | 30.0 | 10.2 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 36.4 | 20.0 | 87.5 |
| Moussa Diabate | F | 9 | 28.8 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 63.5 | no att. | 73.7 |
Expected starters and team rosters
Celtics starters
- F Paul George
- F Sam Hauser
- C Neemias Queta
- G Derrick White
- G Hugo Gonzalez
Full Celtics roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Devin Carter | G | 6' 2" | 24 |
| 12 | Chris Cenac Jr. | F | 6' 11" | 19 |
| 45 | Mike Conley | G | 6' 1" | 39 |
| 52 | Luka Garza | C | 6' 10" | 27 |
| 13 | Paul George | F | 6' 8" | 36 |
| 28 | Hugo Gonzalez | G | 6' 6" | 20 |
| 8 | Ron Harper Jr. | G | 6' 5" | 26 |
| 30 | Sam Hauser | F | 6' 8" | 28 |
| 20 | Dillon Mitchell | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 11 | Payton Pritchard | G | 6' 2" | 28 |
| 88 | Neemias Queta | C | 7' 0" | 27 |
| 4 | Mitchell Robinson | C | 7' 0" | 28 |
| 55 | Baylor Scheierman | G | 6' 6" | 26 |
| 0 | Jayson Tatum | F | 6' 8" | 28 |
| 27 | Jordan Walsh | G | 6' 7" | 22 |
| 9 | Derrick White | G | 6' 4" | 32 |
| 77 | Amari Williams | F | 7' 0" | 24 |
Hornets starters
- F Moussa Diabate
- F Brandon Miller
- C Naz Reid
- G Coby White
- G Kon Knueppelout
The starting fives come from the Nov 4 game for each team. Confirmed lineups go up about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Hornets roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Grayson Allen | G | 6' 3" | 31 |
| 5 | Christian Anderson | G | 6' 1" | 20 |
| 18 | Kylan Boswell | G | 6' 1" | 21 |
| 14 | Moussa Diabate | F | 6' 10" | 24 |
| 16 | PJ Hall | C | 6' 8" | 24 |
| 4 | Sion James | G | 6' 5" | 23 |
| 11 | Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | 7' 1" | 24 |
| 7 | Kon Knueppel | G | 6' 6" | 21 |
| 33 | Liam McNeeley | G | 6' 7" | 21 |
| 24 | Brandon Miller | F | 6' 7" | 23 |
| 00 | Royce O'Neale | F | 6' 6" | 33 |
| 0 | Naz Reid | C | 6' 9" | 27 |
| 31 | Tidjane Salaun | F | 6' 10" | 21 |
| 17 | Dennis Schroder | G | 6' 1" | 33 |
| 22 | Hannes Steinbach | F | 6' 10" | 20 |
| 3 | Coby White | G | 6' 4" | 26 |
| 2 | Grant Williams | F | 6' 7" | 27 |
Season meetings and the last five games
This season's head-to-head meetings
- Nov 6 Celtics at Hornets, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Celtics 2, Hornets 1
- Points per game
- Celtics 105.3, Hornets 106.3
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Regular season | Hornets at Celtics | 102-113 | Celtics by 11 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Regular season | Celtics at Hornets | 114-99 | Celtics by 15 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Regular season | Hornets at Celtics | 118-89 | Hornets by 29 |
Celtics last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Bucks | W 109-102 | −12.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | @ Rockets | L 93-109 | +4.5 | L |
| Nov 1 | @ Magic | W 108-97 | −6.5 | W |
| Oct 30 | vs Bulls | W 125-111 | −14.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | vs Nets | W 125-124 | −13.5 | L |
Hornets last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Nets | L 104-114 | −3.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | vs Pistons | L 91-124 | +5.5 | L |
| Oct 31 | vs 76ers | L 104-109 | +1.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ Wizards | L 79-95 | −1.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | @ Pistons | L 89-97 | +7.5 | L |