| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-25 | 29-17 |
| Spread | +6.5 -115 | -6.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-112) | Under 230.5 (-108) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports BO | |
The Atlanta Hawks pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Wednesday night. Here’s a Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are starting to heat up again as they are now on a three-game win streak after blowing past the Pacers in a 132-116 home win on Monday. CJ McCollum led the team with 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Dyson Daniels added 22 points with nine assists on 10 of 15 shooting while Jalen Johnson chipped in with 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals.
As a team, the Hawks shot 50 percent from the field and 18 of 43 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sloppy start and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by 15 points midway through the third quarter. Before they caught fire and closed the third quarter on a 25-7 run to overcome the deficit and make it look easy in the end.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Trail Blazers in a 102-94 win on Monday. Payton Pritchard led the team in scoring with 23 points on eight of 16 shooting, Jaylen Brown added 20 points while Derrick White chipped in with 18 points.
As a team, the Celtics shot 41 percent from the field and 10 of 40 from the 3-point line, which aren’t impressive shooting numbers. However, this win was set up by their defense as they were always in complete control after restricting the Trail Blazers to a season-low 11 points in the first quarter.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won seven of their last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last three night games against the Celtics following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.6) this season.
- Anfernee Simons is one of only four players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (188) this season.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.1).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.0).
- Nine different Hawks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.5).
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Hawks are still missing key players Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher, while the Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta with Luka Garza listed as questionable. THe Hawks are coming into this meeting looking for a fourth straight win after smashing the Pacers on Monday.
But they’re going to have to be at their best if they want to challenge the Celtics, who defeated them by 132-106 less than two weeks ago. The line is reasonable for this one, so while I’m expecting a much closer contest, I still have the Celtics getting the win and cover at home in this spot.