Hawks vs. Celtics Game 5 Prediction
Game 5 between the Hawks and Celtics will take place on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. Will Boston finish off Atlanta while also covering as a 13-point home favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
519 Atlanta Hawks (+13) at 520 Boston Celtics (-13); o/u 229.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 25, 2023
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: TNT
Hawks vs. Celtics Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing the Hawks 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
Dejounte Murray has been suspended for Game 5 in Boston for “making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official.” There it is. Less than 24 hours after the Hawks dropped Game 4 at home, they find out they’ll be without Murray in Boston. Down 3-1, the odds of extending the series were already slim, and now they’re practically non-existent. Bogdan Bogdanovic will likely slide into the starting unit and try and provide a huge 3-point boost
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Marcus Smart recorded a line of 19 points (8-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, and three 3-pointers in Sunday’s 129-121 win over Atlanta, playing 29 minutes. After taking a hard fall during Friday’s Game 3 defeat, Smart was in the starting lineup and appeared to be moving fine Sunday night. While he didn’t record any defensive stats, he did shoot better than 50% from the field and connect on three 3-pointers. Following the game, Smart said that his back locked up on a few occasions, but he was able to stay loose while not in the game. He wasn’t the only Celtics guard to step up and supplement the efforts of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who scored 31 points apiece to lead the way. Derrick White (18/2/2 with four 3-pointers) and Malcolm Brogdon (14/4/4 with one 3-pointer) also shot at least 50% from the field as Boston took a 3-1 series lead. They’ll look to close out the Hawks Tuesday night in Boston.
Hawks vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston
Under is 3-1-1 in Hawks last 5 road games
Under is 41-18-1 in Hawks last 60 Conference Quarterfinals games
Over is 6-2-1 in Hawks last 9 overall
Hawks vs. Celtics NBA Prediction:
The Hawks are just 1-8 against the spread in their last nine games versus the Celtics and are winless against the number in their last six games at TD Garden. They’re also 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games, are 1-5 against the number in their last six games overall and are 3-7 at the betting window in their last 10 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. On the other side, the Celtics are 5-0 against the spread in their last five home games, are 7-1 against the number in their last eight games overall and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a win.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -13
