Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the 1st place Celtics (-719) will host the 10th place Hawks (+500) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 243.5 points.
TD Garden in Boston will be the site of this game, which will be televised on NBCS.
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Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Hawks as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Celtics and Hawks, the over/under record in these games is 4-1 with a combined average of 239 points per contest.
- Across the Hawks last three road games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, Boston has averaged 126 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Today, the Hawks are 22-28 overall and are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are currently in 3rd place.
On the road, the Hawks are 10-14 this season, and they are 7-17 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 7-17 straight-up and have an ATS record of 7-17 on the road.
For the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 28-22, and the over has hit in two straight games. Today’s O/U line is set at 243.5, and Atlanta’s games have averaged 245.6 points per game.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Clippers by a score of 149-144. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, giving them a combined scoring total of 293 points.
For the season, the Hawks are 14-36 ATS, and their ATS losing streak on the road is at two games. As the underdog, they are 7-17 vs. the spread, and they are getting 12 points today.
The Hawks are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 121.6 points per game (3rd). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road at 119.0 PPG (4th).
Atlanta has outscored the NBA scoring average in 62.0% of their games this season. They have also outscored their own scoring average in six straight games and have increased their scoring in each of their last two contests.
From a shooting perspective, the Hawks are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also one of the top teams in free throw attempts, averaging 24.9 per game (5th).
So far, the Hawks defense is giving up 123.9 points per contest, which has them sitting 29th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 58.0% and allowing 39.4% from beyond the arc.
In their most recent game, the Celtics easily covered the spread as 19.5-point favorites with a 131-91 win over the Grizzlies. The over/under line for that game was 218.5.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 23-25, and they are 13-12 against the spread at home. The Celtics have won four straight games against the spread on the road.
This season, the Celtics have been favored in 47 of their 50 games and have a record of 36-11 in those games. As the favorite, Boston has gone 21-24 ATS and has an average scoring margin of +10.2 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 38-12. In non-conference games, they are 13-6 compared to 25-6 against the East.
On average, the Celtics’ games have combined for 231 points this season, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 243.5. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 25-25.
The Celtics have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league this season, leading the NBA with 16.2 made threes per game. They have also been one of the top offensive teams overall, ranking 5th in scoring at 120.3 points per game.
At home, the Celtics have been even better on offense, averaging 121.5 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70% of their games this season.
When it comes to pace, Boston ranks 16th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, they have been efficient overall, ranking 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they have struggled inside the arc, ranking just 29th in two-point field goals made.
Coming into the game, the Celtics defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 28.0% of their games. Currently, they are 5th in the NBA at 110.7 points per game allowed. The Celtics defense is coming off a game in which they held the Grizzlies offense to just 48.5% shooting. Overall, they gave up 91 points to Memphis.
With a 12-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Celtics to secure a 116-112 victory.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+12)
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Elbow – Questionable
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Clint Capela – Adductor – Out
- De’Andre Hunter – Injury Management – Probable
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
