The Boston Celtics (46-21) battle the Atlanta Hawks (34-33) Saturday. Tip from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics destroyed the Hawks 126-101 on Nov. 16, covering as a 1-point road favorite in the two sides’ lone matchup so far this season. The Under 234 hit.
The Celtics beat the Blazers 115-93 Wednesday, covering as a 9.5-point home favorite. They have covered 2 in a row yet are just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6. Boston is 35-31-1 ATS on the season.
The Hawks, on the other hand, will return home after a 4-game road stretch that capped off with a 114-107 win over Washington. They went 2-2 straight up and ATS over that span and are 4-4 ATS over their last 8. They are 30-37 ATS on the season.