Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 18

Published 6:16 am Saturday, January 18, 2025

The Boston Celtics (29-12) take on the Atlanta Hawks (21-19) as heavy, 10.5-point favorites on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSSE.

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Celtics vs. Hawks Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NBCS-BOS and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: TD Garden

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Celtics vs. Hawks Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Celtics 121 – Hawks 110

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Hawks

  • Pick ATS: Celtics (- 10.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-11.8)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (235.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 231.1
  • The Celtics (17-24-0 ATS) have covered the spread 41.5% of the time, one% less often than the Hawks (17-23-0) this season.
  • As a 10.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Atlanta is 1-2 against the spread compared to the 10-14 ATS record Boston racks up as a 10.5-point favorite.
  • Boston and its opponents have eclipsed the point total 43.9% of the time this season (18 out of 41). That’s less often than Atlanta and its opponents have (26 out of 40).
  • The Celtics have a .744 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (29-10) this season while the Hawks have a .520 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (13-12).

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Celtics Performance Insights

  • The Celtics have been lifted by their offense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by scoring 117.6 points per game. They rank sixth in the league in points allowed (108.4 per contest).
  • Boston is averaging 45.0 rebounds per game (ninth-ranked in league). It is ceding 44.3 rebounds per contest (17th-ranked).
  • This year, the Celtics rank 17th in the league in assists, putting up 25.3 per game.
  • Boston is forcing 12.7 turnovers per game this year (24th-ranked in NBA), but it has committed just 11.5 turnovers per contest (second-best).
  • The Celtics are top-five this season in three-point shooting, ranking best in the league with 17.8 threes per game. Meanwhile, they rank 15th with a 36.4% shooting percentage from three-point land.

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • Offensively the Hawks are the sixth-ranked squad in the NBA (117.2 points per game). On defense they are third-worst (119.1 points conceded per game).
  • With 45.5 rebounds per game and 44.6 rebounds allowed, Atlanta is sixth and 19th in the league, respectively.
  • At 29.7 assists per game, the Hawks are second-best in the league.
  • In terms of turnovers, Atlanta is 21st in the NBA in committing them (15.0 per game). It is third-best in forcing them (16.1 per game).
  • The Hawks are 17th in the league in 3-pointers made (13.2 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (35.4%).

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