The Celtics are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Feb 7. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on NBCS. Boston enters this game as 11.5-point favorites with the total set at 244. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs Hawks predictions below.
Celtics vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -11.5
- Total 244
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 7
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 116 points per game.
- The last three games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Boston has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 126 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- The last ten games that Boston was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Can the Atlanta Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Coming into today’s game, the Hawks are 22-28 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In their 50 games, the Hawks are 13-20 against Eastern Conference teams and 9-8 in non-conference games.
In their game against the Clippers, Atlanta put up 144 points which is higher than their season-average of 121.6 points per game. De’Andre Hunter led the way for the Hawks with 27 points, and Trae Young added 25 points.
So far this season, the Atlanta Hawks have struggled on the defensive end, allowing 123.9 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. On the road, they have been slightly better, giving up 122.0 points per contest.
Over their last five games, Atlanta’s defense has been even worse, allowing 130 points per game, which is 30th in the league during that span.
One area where the Hawks have struggled is defending the three-point line. On the season, opponents are shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc, which is 27th in the NBA. In terms of made threes allowed, they are 27th at 14.0 per game.
Can Boston Grab a Win at Home?
When looking at the Celtics’ above .500 record of 38-12, they have been even better at home with a 23-3 record compared to a 15-9 record on the road.
In their most recent game, the Celtics put up 131 points vs. the Grizzlies and shot 48.5% from the field. They were also 16/18 from the free throw line. On the offensive end, the Celtics are 13th in the NBA with a 47% field goal percentage. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 4th in percentage and lead the league in three-pointers made.
So far this season, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, allowing just 110.7 points per game, which is the 5th fewest in the league. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 108.7 points per game, which is 4th best in the NBA.
One of the reasons for their success on the defensive end has been their ability to protect the rim. They are 2nd in the NBA in blocked shots at 6.6 per game. However, they have struggled to force turnovers, ranking just 29th in steals per game at 6.4.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Boston has been average, allowing opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc, which is 16th in the NBA. In terms of three-point attempts allowed, they are 27th in the league at 37.7 per game.
Celtics vs. Hawks Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Jayson Tatum has a points prop of 27.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117. In this game against the Celtics, we suggest betting on the under for Jayson Tatum and his points prop set at 27.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 27.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 27.5 Points (-117)
Celtics vs. Hawks Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Hawks vs. Celtics game, our recommendation is to take the Hawks at +11.5. Despite our model showing the Celtics winning 115-112, we like Hawks as our point-spread pick.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 244 and given that our model is projecting 227 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Hawks +11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook