Atlanta Hawks (4-7) vs. Boston Celtics (9-2)
November 12, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -15.5; Over/Under: +231.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics meet Tuesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pistons and Bulls, and they play the Wizards and Trail Blazers next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 10 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 39.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Nets and Bucks, and they play the Nets and Raptors next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 46 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24 points and 6.9 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 14 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last six road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White is one of only nine qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 23rd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (81.1%) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.3) this season.
- Clint Capela ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (64.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (18.5).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (51.3).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.9%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (16.7).
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Boston Celtics just blew out the Hawks last week, and Atlanta is a team we’ve been fading since last season. The Hawks are 3-8 ATS on the season and were the worst-covering team in the league last season. With all that said, this is a lot of points, especially for a tournament game. The Celtics do have key players on the injury report and while they’re expected to play, it does make you question this number even more. The Celtics are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 games as double-digit favorites. Give me the Hawks and the points.
