Boston Celtics (29-12) vs Atlanta Hawks (21-19)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -10.5-- Over/Under: 234.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Atlanta Hawks travel to the TD Garden to battle the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have been in decent shape as they've won seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be gunning for a third straight win after routing the Bulls in a 110-94 road win on Wednesday. Keaton Wallace led the team with 27 points, six assists, and four steals, Daeqwon Plowden added 19 points off the bench while Dyson Daniels chipped in with 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Hawks shot just 41 percent from the field and 13 of 43 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Bulls from the start and always looked in control after pouring in 61 points in the first half. The Hawks will meet the Knicks and Pistons after this game.
Boston Celtics
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in pretty good form as they've won six of their last nine games overall, and they will be looking to stay hot after scorching the Magic in a 121-94 home win last night. Jayson Tatum led the team with 30 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points on seven of 10 shooting while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 52 percent from the field and 17 of 37 from the 3-point line. The Celtics got off to a quick start and poured in 35 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. The Celtics just never took their foot off the gas to come away with one of their more dominant wins in the last two weeks. The Celtics will face the Warriors following this one.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven games at TD Garden following a win.
- The Celtics have won 12 of their last 13 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against the Celtics after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last four games at TD Garden following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Celtics' last seven home night games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Hawks' last six road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Zaccharie Risacher, and they are keeping an eye on Jalen Johnson, who is listed as questionable, while the Celtics are coming into this one with a full squad. The Hawks have quietly been playing some of their best basketball of the season. The Hawks looked great in their big win over the Bulls on Wednesday, while the Celtics were treading water for a couple of weeks before last night's big win over the shorthanded Magic. I am sure no one is surprised that the Celtics have opened as heavy home favorites, but I think the Hawks are a little undervalued at this line. It's hard to go past the Celtics to win at home, but I think the Hawks hang around and keep this one to single digits in the end.
Peter’s Pick Atlanta +10.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
