Boston Celtics defeat Charlotte Hornets 119-80: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NBA · Boston Celtics 119, Charlotte Hornets 80
The Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Spectrum Center. The Boston Celtics covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 209.5, with 199 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets final score and game recap
The Boston Celtics led 40-20 after the first quarter and 70-39 at halftime. They outscored the Charlotte Hornets 49-41 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics): 34 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Derrick White (Boston Celtics): 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Naz Reid (Charlotte Hornets): 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Tidjane Salaun (Charlotte Hornets): 13 points, 4 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets?
The Boston Celtics covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites, winning by 39 points.
The spread opened at Boston Celtics -8.5 and closed at Boston Celtics -10.5. AiQ's pick was the Boston Celtics -10.5: a win.
Did Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 199 points combined against a closing total of 209.5, under by 10.5. 109 of the 199 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 210.5 and closed at 209.5. AiQ's pick was the under 208.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Boston Celtics to win at -396, a win (+$25.25 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Boston Celtics -10.5, a win.
- Total: the under 208.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Boston Celtics won the first half, paying -285.
- Boston Celtics team total 110.5: the over, paying -108, with 119 scored.
- Charlotte Hornets team total 98.5: the under, paying -105, with 80 scored.
- First-half spread: Boston Celtics -6.5 covered, paying -102.
- First-half total 107.5: the over, paying -108, with 109 points scored.
- First-quarter total 54.5: the over, paying +102, with 60 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Boston Celtics won the first quarter, paying -198.
Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boston Celtics at -450 and the Charlotte Hornets at +340. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Celtics a 78% favorite. The Boston Celtics won as the favorite at -450: $22.22 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boston Celtics, the best price before the game was -385 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−0.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Boston Celtics between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 210.5 to 209.5, and the game went under.
Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Boston Celtics 7-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Boston Celtics.
This result left the Charlotte Hornets 3-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times. That made it six straight losses for the Charlotte Hornets.
What's next for Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets?
Next for the Boston Celtics: at the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Charlotte Hornets: the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.