It’s Game 5, and the Celtics (3-1 series lead) can close out the series in Game 5 on Tuesday, April 25. Tip-off from Boston is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET while airing on TNT. The Celtics enter this game as 12-point favorites with the total set at 231. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs. Hawks predictions and odds below.
Celtics vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -12
- Total: 231
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, April 25
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Location: TD Garden – Boston, MA
- TV: TNT
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Celtics Betting Trends
- Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Over is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Hawks Betting Trends
- Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Hawks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Celtics vs. Hawks Predictions
The Hawks are unraveling. They lost 129-121 in Game 4 at home, but then SG Dejounte Murray got into an altercation with the refs.
Dejounte Murray appeared to say something to a ref after the Hawks’ Game 4 loss.
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 24, 2023
The NBA is reportedly investigating this situation, and there’s a chance Murray will be suspended for Game 5 on Tuesday. You’ll definitely want to pay attention to the news on that front while moving closer to tip-off on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Murray has been suspended for Game 5.
Atlanta had an uphill climb to begin with, but Murray’s potential absence makes that even steeper.
The Hawks are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games. The Celtics are 5-0 in their last five home games.
This has all the makings of a closeout game for the Celtics, who have the potential to grab an early lead and run away with the series-clinching win at home. Take Boston!
The Pick: Celtics -12 | -110 at PointsBet
