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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Hawks

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

Celtics ATS Stand Out as a Great Wager

Back the Celtics against the spread, with a generous betting line of -3.5 that the favorites get the better of the Hawks. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this value pick.

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Previous H2H Saw Hawks Win in Overtime

Boston Celtics won their previous game 119-114. This was a road victory at Kaseya Center against Miami Heat. Anfernee Simons tallied 39 points, while Jaylen Brown put up 27 and Sam Hauser 17.

Atlanta Hawks have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 117-101 scoreline occurred on the road at Moda Center against Portland Trail Blazers. Onyeka Okongwu managed 26 points, CJ McCollum scored 20, while Jalen Johnson had 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks have beaten the Celtics in their last two meetings, winning by 117-116 and 119-115 (OT) scorelines. Both matchups were played at TD Garden. The H2H over the past 10 games have seen five wins for both teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Hawks logo Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.3 points, 46.5 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.8 points and 39.8 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.5 points, Neemias Queta 9.4 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 6.0 assists, while Anfernee Simons averages 3.9 (48.8%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.1 points, 42.5 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 11.0 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 70.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.9 points and 47.4 rebounds.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.9 points and 3.5 (38.5%) 3-pointers made. Jalen Johnson has an average of 8.3 rebounds and Dyson Daniels 7.2 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

The favorites really stand out in this NBA contest. Back Celtics at -3.5 on the spread with the confidence that they cover the line at -110.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Celtics vs Hawks stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 2 consecutive games.

Celtics -3.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anfernee Simons Over 3.5 Assists -112 BetMGM logo

Anfernee Simons (Celtics) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight road games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -112, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 Rebounds -112 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -112 currently available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -3.5
Totals Over 229.5
Player Assists Anfernee Simons Over 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Celtics -3.5. We’ve also gone for Over 229.5 and Anfernee Simons (Celtics) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 121 - 113 Hawks logo Hawks

The Celtics might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 121-113 for a big possible return from your stake.

Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Celtics Trading at Shorter Odds Than Hawks

Boston Celtics are -161 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Atlanta Hawks, you will find +136 about the underdogs.

3.5 is the spread and 229.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 229.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -122 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -106.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 31.5
-122
Under 31.5
-106
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 22.5
-111
Under 22.5
-116
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 22.5
-105
Under 22.5
-123
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-123
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-110
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+113
Under 6.5
-147
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+115
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+107
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
+109
Under 10.5
-141
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 9.5
+109
Under 9.5
-141
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
+101
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-125
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Hawks Have Seven Losses From Last Ten Home Games

The Hawks own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 119.50 points per contest while yielding 122.60.

The Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 119.20 points scored and 111.30 points allowed.

The most recent State Farm Arena meeting saw the Celtics claim a 123-93 win over the Hawks. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at State Farm Arena, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 3-7 242.10 119.50 122.60 6 4
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 7-3 230.50 119.20 111.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 39 34.31 716 203 18.4 5.2 3.1 4.5 1.6 1.3
Jaylen Brown 37 34.14 1089 181 29.4 4.9 2.2 6.5 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 40 32.64 664 215 16.6 5.4 2.5 4.5 0.1 0.9

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 39 35.34 901 315 23.1 8.1 1.6 10.1 0.5 1.3
Dyson Daniels 42 34.15 492 255 11.7 6.1 0.2 6.6 0.5 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 41 32.85 839 138 20.5 3.4 3.0 3.7 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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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 Boston Celtics Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Spurs 100-95 Celtics
09 Jan NBA
Raptors 117-125 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Celtics 146-115 Clippers
01 Jan NBA
Celtics 120-106 Kings
30 Dec NBA
Celtics 129-119 Jazz
28 Dec NBA
Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Hawks 101-117 Trail Blazers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
11 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-111 Warriors
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
05 Jan NBA
Hawks 100-118 Raptors
03 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-134 Raptors
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 102-126 Hawks
29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 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