Hawks vs. Celtics Prediction & Odds
The Hawks rolled in the play-in round versus the Heat but were hammered by the Celtics in Game 1 of this series on Saturday afternoon.
Will Boston also roll in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference first round matchup when the two teams meet at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday 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, Tuesday, April 18, 2023
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: NBA TV
Hawks vs. Celtics Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% 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 struggled mightily in Game 1 on Saturday and finished with 16 points (5-for-18 FGs), three rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one 3-pointer and five turnovers in a 112-99 loss to Boston. Atlanta fans are getting PTSD to last season’s playoffs, when Trae was completely shut down by Miami’s defense. For the second year in a row, the Hawks are matched up with a physical team that has the perimeter defense to take him out of the game. If Atlanta is going to make this series competitive, they’re going to need Trae to be better. They won the second half 55-38, but they made their big run with Young on the bench. That can’t happen without the franchise player if they want to play more than three more games.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum recorded a double-double on Saturday with 25 points (10-for-23 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists and three 3-pointers in a win over the Hawks in Game 1. Boston took and 8-6 lead in the first quarter of this game and never relinquished the lead. Tatum’s performance was part of that, as he recorded a double-double in a big win. Tatum was one of three players to score at least 20 points for the Celtics, as Jaylen Brown (29) and Derrick White (24) also lit up the Hawks. Boston is one of the deepest teams in the league, which makes it difficult for defenses to key in on any one player. Tatum should continue to feast against Atlanta.
Hawks vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings
Over is 4-1-1 in Hawks last 6 overall
Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record
Over is 7-2 in Celtics last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points
Hawks vs. Celtics NBA Prediction:
The Hawks are 0-6 against the spread in their last six games against the Celtics, are 0-5 against the number in their last five games in Boston and are 4-9 at the betting window in their last 13 road games. On the other side, the Hawks are a perfect 5-0 against the spread in their last five games overall, are 20-8-1 against the number in their last 29 Conference Quarterfinals games and are 4-0 at the betting window in the last four home games.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -10.5
