The Celtics are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Nov 26. The game is scheduled for 6:00 ET while airing on NBCS. Boston enters this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 236. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs Hawks player props and predictions below.
Celtics vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -7.5
- Total 236
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Nov 26
- Time: 6:00 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 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, Atlanta has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 127 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Celtics have a straight-up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Are the Hawks Ready for a Win at Boston?
Looking at the Hawks’ previous ten games, they are 5-5 and face the Celtics with an overall mark of 8-7. The team is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Southeast division.
The Hawks are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 136 points vs. the Wizards. This figure is more than their season average of 124.9 points per game. Trae Young is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 26. Meanwhile, Dejounte Murray also brings a PPG average of 20.9 into the game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hawks are focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 121.7 points per game (27th).
On two-point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.5% and allowing 37.5% from beyond the arc.
Do the Celtics Have What It Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Hawks, the Celtics are looking to build on their above .500 record of 12-4. So far, Boston has been perfect at home, going 6-0 compared to their 6-4 record on the road.
In their recent matchup, the Celtics offense ended with 96 points against the Magic. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40.8% and made 7 threes. Up to this point, the Celtics’ offense has been efficient inside the arc, posting a two-point field goal percentage of 57%. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the NBA possessions per game (98.1).
Currently, the Celtics’ defense holds the 5th rank in the NBA, allowing 107.6 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Celtics squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 49.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.2% from downtown.
Celtics vs. Hawks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Dejounte Murray and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -122 while the under is at -104. For his matchup against the Celtics, we recommend taking the under on Dejounte Murray and his prop bet of 19.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 18.
- The Prop: Dejounte Murray Under 19.5 Points (-104)
Celtics vs. Hawks Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Celtics vs. Celtics matchup, we’re leaning towards the Hawks at +7.5. Although our projections show the Celtics winning 110-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Hawks for the point spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 236, and our model projects the Hawks and Celtics to reach a combined total of 219 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Hawks +7.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook