NBA Matchup Intelligence

CHA vs
BOS

Hornets vs Celtics

December 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET
CHA 0-0  ·  BOS 0-0

📝Matchup Preview

Charlotte Hornets visit Boston Celtics for a regular-season matchup.

Boston Celtics's availability report lists Devin Carter (Out). These designations describe availability, not a confirmed starting five.

Adjusted team strength shifts the assessment toward Boston Celtics. The team-strength comparison weighs possession efficiency, opponent quality and recent performance, with early-season estimates pulled toward the available prior-season baseline.

SportsFBI gives Boston Celtics a 59% estimated win probability. That is a modest lean, leaving substantial room for the other result. This estimate is based on team and situational inputs, rather than a two-sided sportsbook moneyline.

Projected score: CHA 112, BOS 114
Model probability of a margin of 20 or more points: 12%

🏆 SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner 🏆 Boston Celtics
Confidence 59%
Projected Score BOS 114 · CHA 112
Blowout Probability 12%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's NBA matchup engine — not a guarantee. Blowout means a 20+ point margin.

⚖️ Game Edges

Key factors driving this matchup

BOSH Adjusted team strength +2.8 Strong

BOS adjusted net 4.98 vs CHA 2.12 per 100 possessions. Expected possessions: 98.75.

BOSH Offensive matchup +1.4 Weak

BOS expected offense vs opposing defense 115.91; CHA 113.05 points per 100 possessions.

BOSH Defensive matchup +1.4 Weak

BOS adjusted defense 111.36; CHA 112.76 points allowed per 100 possessions.

BOSH Free throws +0.04 Weak

FTA/FGA 0.22 / 0.25 vs opponent FTA/FGA allowed 0.25 / 0.25.

CHAA Turnovers +0.02 Weak

TOV% 12.10 / 14.08 vs opponent forced TOV% 12.69 / 12.34.

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