Hornets vs. Celtics odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 14 predictions from proven computer model

Boston Celtics are favored by 8 points against Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday. It's the second meeting of the season between the two franchises. Boston won the first game 140-105. The over-under is set at 232. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons.

Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics are playing each other on January 14th. The Hornets are favored by 8 points. Boston is favored to win by more than 30 points, according to SportsLine's computer model.

Hornets vs. Celtics money line is Charlotte +270, Boston -345. Hornets vs Celtics spread is Hornets +8, Celtics +345, over/under 232 points is 232.

Hornets lost to Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Lonzoar Ball scored 32 points. Mason Plumlee had 16 points and 15 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is injured and Gordon Hayward is doubtful for the game.

Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum had double-double in Boston's 109-98 win over Brooklyn Nets. Jaylen Brown was held out of the game with an adductor injury and he's been ruled out for Saturday's game in Charlotte. Malcolm Brogdon is also listed as questionable for the contest.

The model simulating Hornets vs. Celtics 10,000 times has picked the Celtics to lose. It has also picked a point-spread that hit in well over 60% of simulations.