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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction NBA Picks 11/12/24
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Boston Celtics (9-2) vs Atlanta Hawks (4-7)
November 12, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -15.5 — Over/Under: 231.5
The Atlanta Hawks invade the TD Garden to do battle with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Atlanta HawksÂ
The Atlanta Hawks have been in a major slump as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting run over by the Bulls in a 125-113 home defeat on Saturday. Jalen Johnson led the team with 20 points and five assists, Clint Capela tallied 20 points with nine rebounds, Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 17 points, while Trae Young tallied 16 points with 16 assists and six steals. As a team, the Hawks shot 46 percent from the field and nine of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and poured in 70 points in the first half to lead by as many as 18 points, only to let their hard work go to waste in the fourth quarter where they got outscored by 35-15. The Hawks will meet the Wizards and Trail Blazers after this game.
Boston CelticsÂ
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in great form so far this season as they’ve won nine of their first 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Bucks in a 113-107 road victory on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, Payton Pritchard added 18 points off the bench while Jrue Holiday and Derrick White chipped in with 15 points apiece. As a team, the Celtics shot just 40 percent from the field and 19 of 50 from the 3-point line, but like most of their games this season, this win was set up by their defense as they actually trailed in this one by 17 points, before they dominated the second half by 55-38 to pull off impressive comeback road win.Â
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 14 games at TD Garden against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost eight of their last nine games at TD Garden.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jrue Holiday ranks 23rd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (48.2%) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Zaccharie Risacher ranks 1st amongst qualified rookies for points per game (12.0) this season.
- Jalen Johnson ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (10.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (33.5).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (41.9).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (33.3).
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Hawks are still missing a bunch of players including Seth Lundy, Trae Young, and Bogdanovic to name a few, while the Celtics are keeping an eye on Jayson Tatum and Al Horford who are both questionable. It is always tough to pick games where both teams have key players in the injury report, but the Celtics clearly have the edge in depth to cover for whoever sits out. The line is very hefty for this one, but even if Tatum sits out, the Celtics’ role players should be able to get the job done at home in a big win.
