Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Matchup

Keep reading to see our Hawks vs Celtics NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Hawks travel take on the Celtics at 21-19.
  • Defensively, Atlanta are giving up 119.1 points per game.
  • The Hawks are coming off a 110-94 win vs. the Celtics.
  • The Celtics are sitting at 29-12.
  • Defensively, Boston are giving up 108.4 points per game.
  • The Celtics are coming off a 121-94 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Celtics Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-590) will host the Hawks (+433) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Boston is favored by 11 points, and the over/under line is set at 234.5.

Currently, the Celtics (29-12) are 2nd in the East, while the Hawks (21-19) are 7th. Atlanta has won two straight games.

Hawks vs. Celtics Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Saturday, January 18th
  • Betting Odds BOS -11, ATL +433 | BOS -590 O/U 234.5

Hawks Preview: Can the Hawks Pull the Upset on the Road?

The Hawks improved to 21-19 this season with a 110-94 road win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The game’s total score of 204 points fell well short of the 236-point over/under line.

A key 15-0 run helped the Hawks take control, turning a 28-27 deficit into a 42-28 lead. Atlanta outscored Chicago 34-22 in the 2nd quarter and closed out the game by holding the Bulls to just 16 points in the 4th quarter.

Keaton Wallace led the Hawks to a 110-94 win over the Bulls, scoring 27 points with 6 assists and 6 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Daeqwon Plowden added 19 points, making 5 threes at 83.3% and shooting 87.5% overall.

The Hawks shot 41% from the field and 30.2% from three, making 13 threes. Wallace scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Dyson Daniels also added 7 of his 18 points in the period. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 9 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter as well.

The Hawks' defense was strong in their win over the Bulls, allowing just 94 points. They gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 16 points.

Atlanta held Chicago to 22% shooting from three, with the Bulls making just 6 threes. The Hawks also collected 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Celtics Preview: Can Boston Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Atlanta improved to 21-19 on the season with a 110-94 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. The Hawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell well short of the 236-point O/U line.

A key moment came when Atlanta went on a 15-0 run, turning a 28-27 lead into a 42-28 advantage. They held the Bulls to just 16 points in the 4th quarter, pulling away after leading 86-78 going into the final period.

In their win over the Magic, the Celtics shot 52.5% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 45.9% clip. Jayson Tatum led the way with 30 points, 15 of which came in the 2nd quarter.

Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points, scoring 11 in the 1st quarter, while Jaylen Brown contributed 20 points, with 13 in the 3rd. Porzingis also connected on 3 threes, shooting 60% from deep.

The Celtics' defense was on point in their win over the Magic, allowing just 94 points. They tightened up as the game went on, giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 22 in the 3rd, and only 18 in the 4th.

Boston held Orlando to 41% shooting, including just 5 made threes on 15% shooting from deep. The Magic went to the line 31 times, hitting 21 free throws. The Celtics also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.

Hawks vs Celtics Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Hawks offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Atlanta posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • Across their five previous home games, Boston has an ATS mark of 2-2-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Atlanta has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Hawks vs Celtics Prediction

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