Are you in need of Hawks vs. Celtics predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Celtics are on the road to face the Hawks on Monday, Mar 25 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 224.5, and the Celtics are favored by 10.5. Below you’ll find our Hawks vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Hawks vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -10.5
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Mar 25
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Boston has averaged 127 points per game while allowing 106. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 110 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Will the Celtics Win on the Road?
The Celtics are currently on a nine-game winning streak and have a record of 57-14, which is the best in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 38-7 and 15-1 against their division.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 37-31 and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, their ATS record is 18-16 and they have an average scoring differential of +8.2 points per game.
For the season, the Celtics have been favored in 68 of their 71 games. They have a record of 55-13 as the favorite and are 35-30 ATS as the favorite. Their average scoring margin in these games is +12.2 points per game.
In their last game against the Bulls, the Celtics won by a score of 124-113. The O/U line for that game was 219 points. This improved their O/U record for the season to 35-35-1, as the game finished with 237 points.
The Celtics are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 121.2 points per game this season (2nd). They have been even better on the road, averaging 119.0 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the league in both three-pointers made per game (16.7) and three-point attempts per game (42.7). Overall, they are shooting 39% from beyond the arc (2nd).
In terms of pace, the Celtics are 18th in the NBA at 97.5 possessions per game. They are also one of the top teams in terms of field goal percentage (48%, 9th).
On defense, the Celtics come into the game ranked 5th in the league in points allowed at 109.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 111.3 points per contest (27th). For the season, Boston is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 17.9 free-throws per game vs. the Celtics and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.4%.
Can the Hawks Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Today, the Hawks will look to extend their winning streak to three games as they host the Celtics. In their last game, Atlanta easily covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites, defeating the Hornets by a score of 132-91. The O/U line for that game was 212.5 points.
Despite their record of 31-39, the Hawks are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-26 and 8-6 against division opponents.
As the underdog this season, the Hawks have gone 9-22 straight-up and 10-21 against the spread. They have been the underdog in 31 of their 70 games this season and have lost their last two games as the underdog.
This season, Atlanta has an O/U record of 37-33, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 239.9 points, compared to today’s line of 224.5.
This season, the Hawks are 5th in the NBA in scoring at 119.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 122.8 points per game, which is 4th in the league. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 6th at 100.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 6th in made threes at 13.7 per game. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 21st at 46%.
One area where the Hawks excel is offensive rebounding. They lead the NBA with an average of 12.8 offensive boards per game. In terms of assists, Atlanta is 16th at 26.5 per game.
Coming into the game, the Hawks’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 27th in the league at 120.7 points per game allowed. Most recently, the Hawks’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 91 points to the Hornets.
Hawks vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with a stat line of 26 points, 8 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points (-111)
Hawks vs. Celtics Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Celtics vs. Hawks game, our recommendation is to take the Hawks at +10.5. Despite our model showing the Celtics winning 116-112, we like Hawks as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224.5 and our model has the Celtics and Hawks finishing with a combined 228 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Hawks +10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook