Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction & Odds
The Celtics have won eight of their last 10 games overall and are off to an outstanding 11-3 start to this new NBA season.
That said, is their matchup with the Hawks on Wednesday night a trap game given how they’re only laying 1.5 points as road chalk?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
561 Boston Celtics (-1.5) at 562 Atlanta Hawks (+1.5); o/u 232.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, November 16, 2022
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Celtics vs. Hawks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Marcus Smart (right ankle inflammation) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks. Smart should be available Wednesday night, which would be big for the Celtics, given the matchup. He’ll likely draw the assignment of defending Trae Young, which is no easy task. Smart is currently providing 8th-round, per-game value in 9-cat formats. If by chance, he cannot play on Monday, Derrick White would likely be asked to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Atlanta Hawks DFS Spin
John Collins finished with 16 points (6-for-15 FGs), nine rebounds, one steal, one block and one triple in Monday’s win over the Bucks. JC started off the season hot, and it looked like he was going to produce close to the numbers he put up during the 2019-20 season. However, he’s really slowed down lately, so it was encouraging to see him get back on track in this game. It wasn’t the flashiest line, but he played great defense, even if it only translated to a steal and a block. His 15 shot attempts were the most he’s seen all season. After hitting five triples in his first two games, he’s hit five total in the 12 since. If he can get that going, it should open up a lot for his game and the Hawks’ offense.
Celtics vs. Hawks NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
Over is 3-0-1 in Celtics last 4 overall
Over is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 overall
Under is 8-3 in Hawks last 11 home games
Celtics vs. Hawks NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are 19-8-1 against the spread in their last 28 road games, are 12-5 against the number in their last 17 games coming off an ATS loss and are 4-1 at the betting window in their last five games when their opponent allowed 100 points or more in their previous game. The Hawks, meanwhile, have dropped 20 of their last 29 games at the betting window in their last 29 games coming off a win and are 2-8 against the number in their last 10 games coming off an ATS win.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -1.5