Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction & Odds
The Celtics are off to a 2-0 start in their NBA Conference Quarterfinals matchup versus the Hawks, but will Boston cover as a 5-point road favorite when things shift to Atlanta for Game 3 on Friday night?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
531 Atlanta Hawks (+10.5) at 532 Boston Celtics (-10.5); o/u 229.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Friday, April 21, 2023
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
TV: NBA TV
Celtics vs. Hawks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 64% 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
Jayson Tatum finished Tuesday’s win over Atlanta with 29 points (12-of-22 FG), 10 rebounds, six assists, a steal, a block and five triples. Mama mia! Tatum’s final stat line was certainly easy on the eyes, as he turned in a second straight double-double with plenty of delicious peripheral stats. The Celtics’ star forward cooked Atlanta in the regular season with averages of 26.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 7.0 dimes in two appearances, so his production through the first two games of the postseason is hardly surprising. He’ll look to stay hot when the series shifts to Atlanta for Game 3 on Friday.
Atlanta Hawks DFS Spin
De’Andre Hunter went for 18 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, a steal and two triples Tuesday in a loss to Boston. After a so-so effort in Game 1, Hunter was phenomenal in the Game 2 loss, delivering his second double-double of the season and pulling down the most boards in any game of his career. For the most part, you can set your watch to Hunter’s production, as he typically goes for 14-18 points with 3-6 boards and few other meaningful counting stats. We’re not going to get worked up over his “big” double-double in the losing effort.
Celtics vs. Hawks NBA Betting Trends
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings
Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 road games
Under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games
Under is 41-16-1 in Hawks last 58 Conference Quarterfinals games
Celtics vs. Hawks NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven games versus the Hawks, are 6-0 against the number in their last six games overall and are 21-8-1 at the betting window in their last 30 Conference Quarterfinals games. On the other side, the Hawks are 0-4 against the spread in their last four games overall, are 1-4 against the number in their last five home games and are 2-9 at the betting window in their last 11 games playing on two days of rest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -5