Boston Celtics (6-1) vs. Atlanta Hawks (3-4)
November 4, 2024 7:45 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks +10.5; Over/Under: +236.5
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The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks meet Monday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Hornets, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Warriors and Nets next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 123.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.3 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.7 points and 7.2 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Kings, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Knicks and Pistons next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27.7 points and 5.2 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 18 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Garrison Mathews is grabbing 1 rebound. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 41.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown, while Sam Hauser is probable. The Hawks will be without Onyeka Okongwu, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vit Krejci, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller, Seth Lundy, and De’Andre Hunter.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 25 of their last 26 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (3.9) this season.
- Payton Pritchard ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.1%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (16.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.7).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.6).
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks were the worst covering team in the NBA last season, and they’re 1-6 ATS this season. Don’t make a habit of backing the Hawks. With that said, the Hawks are at home, they have been good enough offensively, and the Celtics are down arguably their best player in Brown. Double-digit chalk feels a bit steep. I’ll take a stab with the Hawks and the boatload of points.
