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NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks battle the Boston Celtics in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hawks to Give Celtics a Hard Time

Our betting prediction is that the Hawks will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +5 against the Celtics and that makes lots of appeal, with odds of -114 available.

117-106 Win for Hawks in Last H2H Clash

Atlanta Hawks won their previous game 130-129 (OT). This road victory at Little Caesars Arena against Detroit Pistons was their third on the spin. Jalen Johnson poured in 27 points, with CJ McCollum contributing 27 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker adding 21.

Boston Celtics were winners last time out. It was a 119-109 home victory against Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown recorded 31 points, Jayson Tatum racked up 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard had 14 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At TD Garden, they recorded a 117-106 win over the Celtics. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Hawks logo Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 123.5 points, 45.0 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.9 points and 39.5 rebounds per matchup.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 23.9 points and 3.7 (48.7%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Johnson averages 7.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.6 points, 48.3 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 87.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 106.1 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.8 points and 6.1 assists, while Neemias Queta has an average of 8.6 rebounds and Jayson Tatum 2.5 (30.9%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We are happy to get with Hawks against the spread in this NBA matchup. -114 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +5 and that looks very reasonable.

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Key Hawks vs Celtics stats:

  • The +5 line has been covered by Hawks in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Hawks in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Hawks in 3 consecutive games.

Hawks +5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 17.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has averaged 23.9 points in the past 10 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -116 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Jayson Tatum Under 23.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has averaged 18.6 points in the past 5 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -110 to go below the line.

Latest Jayson Tatum Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hawks +5
Totals Over 224.5
Player Points Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 17.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 113 - 116 Celtics logo Celtics

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Celtics landing a 116-113 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The Boston Celtics odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -208 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 68% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Atlanta Hawks, you will find +176 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 5 and the total points line is 224.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 224.5, there are odds of -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

Jaylen Brown is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -115 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 27.5
-115
Under 27.5
-112
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 23.5
-114
Under 23.5
-114
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-120
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 17.5
-116
Under 17.5
-111
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-119
Under 7.5
-109
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-147
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+109
Under 5.5
-141
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+113
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-108
Under 9.5
-120
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-108
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-103
Under 8.5
-125
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-125
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Hawks Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at TD Garden

The Celtics have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 115.70 points per contest and conceding 105.40.

The Hawks are 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 119.90 points per contest while yielding 118.40.

The last time the teams met at TD Garden, the Hawks defeated the Celtics 117-106. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at TD Garden, the Celtics have tallied six wins, compared to the Hawks with four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 8-2 221.10 115.70 105.40 4 6
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 6-4 238.30 119.90 118.40 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 64 35.33 1459 519 22.8 8.1 1.6 10.3 0.5 1.3
Dyson Daniels 69 33.17 815 408 11.8 5.9 0.2 6.7 0.4 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 70 33.08 1428 257 20.4 3.7 3.1 3.4 0.5 1.3

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 69 34.26 1188 381 17.2 5.5 2.8 4.5 1.4 1.2
Jaylen Brown 65 34.28 1856 337 28.6 5.2 1.9 7.0 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 70 32.51 1162 366 16.6 5.2 2.6 4.0 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Hawks 130-129 Pistons
23 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-146 Hawks
21 Mar NBA
Warriors 110-126 Hawks
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Hawks 135-120 Mavericks
16 Mar NBA
Magic 112-124 Hawks
14 Mar NBA
Bucks 99-122 Hawks
12 Mar NBA
Nets 97-108 Hawks
10 Mar NBA
Mavericks 112-124 Hawks
07 Mar NBA
76ers 116-125 Hawks

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Thunder 109-119 Celtics
22 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 102-92 Celtics
20 Mar NBA
Celtics 117-112 Grizzlies
18 Mar NBA
Warriors 99-120 Celtics
16 Mar NBA
Suns 112-120 Celtics
14 Mar NBA
Wizards 100-111 Celtics
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
10 Mar NBA
Celtics 116-125 Spurs
08 Mar NBA
Celtics 109-98 Cavaliers
06 Mar NBA
Mavericks 100-120 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak