Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Preview
At 7:30 ET, the 1st place Celtics (-2384) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 10th place Hawks (+1107). Boston is currently favored by 17.5 points and the over/under line is set at 227.5.
Right now, the Hawks are on a 3-game win streak and have a record of 33-39. Meanwhile, the Celtics are 57-15 and have a 17.5 game lead in the Eastern Conference.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Celtics and Hawks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Celtics have a record of 2-1. However, against the spread the Hawks went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 231 points per game.
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 119 points per game.
- Across the Hawks last three home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- The Celtics have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Boston is the heavy favorite today against the Hawks (-17.5) and has gone 55-14 as the favorite this season. The Celtics are 37-32 against the spread this year and 35-31 ATS as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 57-15. Their non-conference record is 19-7 compared to 38-8 against the East.
On the road, the Celtics are 25-12 this season and have an average scoring margin of +7.9 points per game. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 18-17.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 36-35-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged a combined 230.7 points per game.
In their last game against the Hawks, the Celtics were favored by 10.5 points but lost 120-118. The O/U line for that game was 225.5.
Heading into their game against the Hawks, the Celtics are one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the NBA. They lead the league in three-point attempts per game at 42.6 and are hitting 39% of their shots from beyond the arc (3rd).
Overall, Boston is 2nd in the league in scoring at 121.1 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly lower on the road (119.0 PPG). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 75% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Celtics are 19th in the league at 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the NBA at 48%. Inside the arc, Boston is 3rd in two-point shooting at 57%.
The Celtics’ defense is presently ranked 6th in the league, allowing an average of 109.6 points per contest. For the season, Boston is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 17.8 free-throws per game vs. the Celtics and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%.
In their last three games, the Hawks have won straight up and against the spread. Their most recent victory came against the Trail Blazers, where they won by a score of 120-106. Going into the game, the over/under line was set at 219.5.
This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 39-33. Today’s O/U line of 227.5 is lower than the average line in their games (236.5). Atlanta has seen the over hit in their last five games.
Looking at their ATS record, the Hawks are 26-46 for the season and have covered the spread in three straight games. At home, they are 14-22 ATS compared to 12-24 on the road.
Currently, the Hawks are 10th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-39. In the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Atlanta is 19-26 and 14-13 against the West.
On average, the Hawks’ games have finished with 239.7 points this season. Today’s O/U line is 227.5, and Atlanta’s last five games have all gone over the projected scoring totals.
When playing at home, the Hawks have been one of the league’s top-scoring teams, averaging 122.7 points per game (5th). Overall, they are 5th in the NBA at 119.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 6th in the league.
Atlanta has been one of the NBA’s better three-point shooting teams, making 13.8 threes per game (6th). However, their three-point shooting percentage is 14th in the league at 36%. Inside the arc, the Hawks are 20th in field goal percentage (46%).
When it comes to free throws, Atlanta is 3rd in the NBA in made free throws per game (19.1). In terms of offensive rebounds, the Hawks are 2nd in the league. In terms of assists, they are 17th.
Looking at the Hawks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 120.5 points per game (27th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.9% from downtown.
The Celtics enter this game as 17.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 115-111.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+17.5)
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Shoulder – Questionable
- Al Horford – Toe – Questionable
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Questionable
- Jaden Springer – Knee – Questionable
