Celtics Seek Revenge Against Hornets in Tuesday Matchup

Julian Edlow shares his top same-game parlay for the Celtics-Hornets game on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:48pm

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The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets will meet for the third time this season on Tuesday night in Boston. The Celtics are looking to avenge an earlier blowout loss to the Hornets, as both teams continue to battle for position in the Eastern Conference standings. Edlow believes the Celtics will get the win at home and that the game will stay under the total, with Jayson Tatum grabbing at least 8 rebounds.

Why it matters

This game is important for the playoff positioning of both the Celtics and Hornets in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics will be motivated to get revenge after the Hornets blew them out earlier in the season, while the under bet suggests a tight, defensive-minded matchup between two of the better defensive teams in the NBA.

The details

The Celtics and Hornets have split their last two meetings, with the road team winning as the underdog each time. Edlow believes that trend will end on Tuesday, as the Celtics are playing well and have a clean injury report. Boston has won six of its last seven games. The under bet is based on the familiarity between the teams, as well as their elite defensive play and tendency to slow the tempo. Edlow also likes Tatum to continue his strong rebounding since returning from injury, as he's averaging over 10 boards per game and has cleared 8 rebounds in 10 of his 14 games since coming back.

  • The Celtics and Hornets will meet for the third time this season on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • In their two previous matchups in March, the totals landed at 207 and 213 points.

The players

Jayson Tatum

The Celtics' star forward who has been averaging over 10 rebounds per game since returning from injury, including 14 per game in April.

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What they’re saying

“This one should also play to the under for a handful of reasons. This game matters for both teams when it comes to the standings, and there's a familiarity factor.”

— Julian Edlow, Author

What’s next

The Celtics will look to avenge their earlier blowout loss to the Hornets and improve their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Celtics and Hornets features two teams battling for position in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics will be motivated to get revenge after an earlier loss, while the game is expected to be a defensive struggle that stays under the total. Jayson Tatum's strong rebounding will be a key factor for the Celtics.