The Boston Celtics look to build on their 5-0 SU road winning streak when they head into the Big Easy to face the New Orleans Hornets. The New Orleans Hornets (30-19) host the Boston Celtics (42-11) for some slammin jammin NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Celtics as –7 ½ point road favs over the Hornets with the over/under posted at 185 ½ points. Get your Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
The Celtics lost to the Spurs 99-105 at home despite a 26pt 12 rebound night from Kevin Garrnet, Paul Pierce had a 19pt night while Ray Allen helped out with 18pts. Rajon Rondo had a bad night making just three of 11 from the field. The Celtics are 18-7 SU on the road where they’ve averaged 97.1 ppg and given up an average 91 ppg. They are 5-0 SU in their last five games where they’ve averaged 105.4 ppg and given up an average 103 ppg. The Celtics offense is ranked second in field goal shooting and third in three point shooting. On defense they allow the second least amount of points-per-game and they are the best team at stopping their opponents in the field. The Celtics are 29-24 ATS, 13-12 ATS on the road and 8-17 over/under on the road.
The Hornets lost to the Grizzlies 80-85 on the road in a low scoring game. Peja Stojakovic was top scorer with 23pts despite making seven of 22 from the field, while Antonio Daniels helped out with 11pts. The Hornets are 18-8 SU at home where they’ve averaged 96.5 ppg and given up an average 91.3 ppg. They are 2-3 SU at home in their last five games where they’ve averaged 92.8 ppg and given up an average 95.6 ppg. They are still plagued with injuries to top scorers Tyson Chandler and Chris Paul, both combine for 30.3 ppg, but Tyson Chandler is a game time decision tonight. The Hornets are 21-26-2 ATS, 12-13-1 ATS at home and 12-14 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New Orleans.
- Celtics are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in New Orleans.
- Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Prediction
When: Wed, Feb 11, 2009 8:05 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Celtics -7 ½
Point-Spreads.com Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Hornets are in trouble without Chandler and Paul out of the line-up. Expect the Celtic’s big three to have a great game. Go Celtics! Get your Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
