The Boston Celtics looked like they were dead in the water the last time they were in Atlanta, but they’re in a much different position as the series shifts back to Georgia tied at two games apiece. Thanks to two huge victories in Beantown, the Celtics have launched themselves back into things and are riding a serious high right now.
- The Hawks are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games after consecutive losses.
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of the Celtics' last 14 games with one day off between games.
- The Celtics are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games on the road.
C’s head coach Brad Stevens opted to mix things up in Game 3, shifting Jonas Jerebko and Evan Turner into the starting lineup. Boston responded by shooting 44.3 percent since the switch after being held to 34.2 percent in Games 1 and 2. Jerebko, who averaged just 4.4 points and 15.1 minutes in the regular season, has totalled 27 points and 22 rebounds in the two home wins.
Don’t fault Paul Millsap for his team’s recent losses, though. The power forward amassed 26 first-half points in Game 4 before finishing with a playoff career-high 45 along with 13 rebounds.
Betting on the Hawks has been a fruitless endeavor as of late, as Atlanta is a measly 1-5 ATS in its last six games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Atlanta Hawks as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as -6.5-point favorites on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 201 for Tuesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 110-98 win for the Hawks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Atlanta Hawks sit at 50-36 (42-42-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Boston Celtics are currently 50-36 (44-40-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Atlanta is 38-46-2 OU and Boston is 40-45-1 OU. This season the Atlanta Hawks are 50-36 overall and 42-42-2 ATS against the number, while the Boston Celtics are 50-36 and 44-40-2 ATS. As for the totals, Atlanta is 38-46-2 on the OU, and Boston is 40-45-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Boston injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 7-rated Atlanta Hawks and the No. 16-ranked Boston Celtics, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Atlanta's No. 13-ranked offense averaging 102.58 PPG, against a Boston Celtics defense that ranks No. 13 at 102.27 PPG. The Atlanta Hawks field goal percentage has averaged 45.49% so far, more than the Boston Celtics shooters have achieved on the year, 43.71% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
- Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Atlanta, Thursday, April 28th
