Hawks vs. Celtics Prediction & Odds
Game 1 of the Hawks-Celtics series tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
With the Celtics listed as 9-point home favorites and the total sitting at 230.5, what’s the best play when it comes to today’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
503 Atlanta Hawks (+9) at 504 Boston Celtics (-9); o/u 230.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 15, 2023
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: ESPN
Hawks vs. Celtics Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% 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.
Atlanta Hawks DFS Spin
Trae Young led Atlanta with 25 points (8-for-18 FGs), eight rebounds, seven assists, one 3-pointer and five turnovers in a 116-105 win over Miami on Tuesday. Atlanta has struggled mightily against the Heat over the last two seasons, and Trae was awful against them in their first round series last year. He wasn’t great against during the regular season this year, but he put all of that behind him in this game. He had a bit of a lapse towards the end of the first half, but he did more than enough to help the Hawks get back to the playoffs. Unfortunately, they now head to Boston on Saturday for a much tougher matchup with one of the best teams in the league. We’ll see if they can use the momentum from this game to their advantage and make some noise.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum (right hip contusion), Robert Williams (left knee soreness) and Marcus Smart (left neck spasm) have been downgraded to out for Sunday’s matchup with Atlanta. Unsurprisingly, Boston will be without the majority of their rotation in a meaningless matchup with Atlanta. They’ll be getting some extra rest to make sure they’re ready to play either the Heat or Hawks in the first round of the playoffs.
Hawks vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
Over is 4-0-1 in Hawks last 5 overall
Under is 39-16-1 in Hawks last 56 Conference Quarterfinals games
Over is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 overall
Over is 5-1 in Celtics last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest
Hawks vs. Celtics NBA Prediction:
The Hawks are 0-5 against the spread in their last five games versus the Celtics and are 0-4 against the number in their last four games at TD Garden. Atlanta is also 2-6 at the betting window in its last eight games overall, is 0-6 against the spread in its last six games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and is 0-5 ATS in its last five games versus a team with a winning record. On the other side, the Celtics have covered in four straight games overall, in six of their last seven home games and are 6-0 ATS in their last six games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -9
