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The Atlanta Hawks (33-39) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when hosting the Boston Celtics (57-15) on March 28, 2024 at State Farm Arena.
The Celtics hit the court as huge favorites against the Hawks. The Celtics are favored by 16 points. The matchup’s point total is set at 227.
Celtics vs. Hawks Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Hawks
The spread for this matchup is set at 16 points, with oddsmakers listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. Atlanta Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -1350 odds to win the game, while Atlanta is listed at +800 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 227 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: NBCS
Celtics vs. Hawks Betting Trends
The Celtics are 38-31-3 against the spread this season. This season, Boston has been favored 70 times and won 56, or 80%, of those games. This season, 36 of the Celtics’ games have gone over the point total.
The Hawks are 26-46-0 against the spread this year. Atlanta has been chosen as underdogs in 32 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (31.2%) in those games. This season, 38 of the Hawks’ games have gone over the point total.
Celtics vs. Hawks Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum posts 27.3 points, 8.2 boards and 4.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocks. Jaylen Brown posts 23.4 points, 5.6 boards and 3.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks. Derrick White’s numbers for the season are 15.4 points, 4.3 boards and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 39.5% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest. Kristaps Porzingis averages 20.3 points, 6.9 boards and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 51.4% from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game.
Hawks
Dejounte Murray averages 22.4 points, 5.2 boards and 6.2 assists, making 46.6% of his shots from the floor and 36.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 triples per game. Bogdan Bogdanovic contributes with 16.5 points per game, plus 3.4 boards and 3.1 assists. Clint Capela averages 11.4 points, 10.5 boards and 1.2 assists, making 56.4% of his shots from the field. De’Andre Hunter’s averages for the season are 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists, making 46.9% of his shots from the field and 39.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.0 treys per game.
What you need to know about the Celtics
The Celtics have been carried by their offense, as they rank second-best in the NBA by scoring 121.1 points per game. They rank sixth in the league in points allowed (109.6 per contest). The Celtics are allowing 43.2 rebounds per game this year (13th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve shined by pulling down 46.4 rebounds per contest (second-best). The Celtics are delivering 26.6 dimes per game, which ranks them 15th in the NBA in 2023-24.
When playing at home, Boston is averaging 4.3 more points per game (123.3) than it is when playing on the road (119.0). In terms of three-point shooting, it’s been a dominant stretch for Boston, who is sinking 16.6 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 39.0% from downtown (best). Boston is ceding 12.8 threes per game this year (13th-ranked in NBA), and it is allowing a 35.0% three-point percentage (third-best).
The Celtics have an 8-2 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall over their past 10 games. Six of Boston’s past 10 outings have gone over the total. On the offensive side of the ball, the Celtics have picked up their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 123.0 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 121.1 they’ve put up over the course of this year. Boston has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 107.7 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 109.6 it has surrendered per game this season.
What you need to know about the Hawks
Offensively, the Hawks are the fifth-best squad in the NBA (119.2 points per game). However defensively they are fourth-worst (120.5 points conceded per game). Atlanta is sixth in the league in rebounds per game (44.7) and 20th in rebounds conceded (44.3). With 26.5 assists per game, the Hawks are 16th in the NBA.
At home the Hawks are scoring 122.7 points per game, 7.0 more than they are averaging away (115.7). In 2023-24, the Hawks are sixth in the NBA in 3-point makes (13.8 per game) and 14th in 3-point percentage (36.6%). In 2023-24 Atlanta is fourth-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded (14.0 per game) and third-worst in defensive 3-point percentage (38.4%).
The Hawks have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their last 10 contests. Atlanta has hit the over in six of its past 10 outings. Over its previous 10 games, Atlanta is scoring 112.8 points per game, compared to its season average of 119.2. While the Hawks are surrendering 120.5 points per game in 2023-24, they have improved that mark over their past 10 games, allowing 111.0 points per contest.
Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Celtics, and we predict that Hawks will cover the spread (Celtics -16). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 227 points.
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