The Boston Celtics will visit the State Farm Arena in Atlanta to clash against the Hawks in an anticipated Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday. The Celtics, seeded second in the conference standings with a 25-15 win-loss record, will enter the matchup on the back of a victory over the Miami Heat. On the flip side, the Hawks, seeded ninth in East, are riding off a two-game losing streak.
The Celtics are near 3.5 favorites to win over the Hawks with moneyline at Boston -164,and total near 229.5 points. These NBA odds tonight suggest that the Celtics are likely to dominate their counterparts in their own backyard. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and a few player props for tonight’s game.
Here’s how we are betting Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics on Saturday.
The Boston Celtics have won six of their last four games, and are 13-8 on road this NBA season. They have been averaging 116.7 points per game, while restricting their opponents at 110.2. The Celtics have the second-best offensive rating in the league, and a mid-racked defensive rating at 114.4. On the other hand, the Hawks are 19th in the league in offense, and 16th in defense. This suggests that the Celtics have an edge over their counterparts on Saturday.
The spread at Celtics -3.5 doesn’t completely fit the visitors considering their overall edge on the court. They generally cover well in these spots.
Considering the Celtics’ dominance on the road as well as on-court balance, along with the Hawks’ inconsistency at home, we are comfortably laying Boston Celtics -3.5 as our NBA Best Bet, and expect them to cover the number.
Same-Game Parlay Picks for Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics
We have built this same-game parlay around the Boston Celtics to win with a considerably bigger margin. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are high-usage players, who take the lead of the offensive charge, and score big for their team. We can expect them to exploit the Hawks’ poor offense and weaker defense.
These legs correlate- if the Celtics dominate their rivals right from the beginning, their players get volume and score for the visitors. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Odds and Top Player Props
Given below are the latest odds for Hawks vs Celtics from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.
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Top Player Props for Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks.
These picks fit into usage. Jalen Johnson would likely lead the offense once again, along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker. They would want to make full use of their home-court advantage and put up numbers in the statsheet to keep the Hawks in the game. Queta dominates the glass, and we can expect the same from him tonight.
Trends to Know for Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks tonight.
The Boston Celtics are 12-9-0 ATS on road this season.
The Hawks are 6-12-0 ATS at home this season.
Over has hit the Celtics in 17 of their 40 games thus far.
Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics
Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Atlanta Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis
Achilles
Out
Atlanta Hawks
Dyson Daniels
Ankle
Questionable
Atlanta Hawks
Zaccharie Risacher
Knee
Out
Atlanta Hawks
N’Faly Dante
Knee
Out
Boston Celtics
Josh Minott
Ankle
Out
Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard
Ankle
Questionable
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum
Achilles
Out
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
What time is the Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics tonight?
The Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics will tip off at 7:30 pm ET on Saturday.
Where will Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics be played?
The Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where can I watch Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics on TV and live stream?
You can watch Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics on FDSSE, NBCS-BOS on TV. The live stream will be accessible via Fubo and NBA League Pass.
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