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The Boston Celtics (57-14) play the front end of a back-to-back set against the Atlanta Hawks (31-39) on Monday. Tip-off at State Farm Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0; teams have split against the spread (ATS) in each meeting, both in Boston, with the Under going 2-0
The Celtics have racked up 9 straight wins, while going 8-1 ATS in the span. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, while going 5-1-1 in the past 6 outings. On the road, Boston has won 6 in a row, while going 6-0 ATS in those outings.
The Hawks belted the Charlotte Hornets 132-91 last time out on Saturday, cashing as a 7.5-point favorite as the Over (212) connected. Atlanta is still just 2-5 ATS in the previous 7 outings. The Over has hit in 3 in a row, while going 4-1 across the past 5 contests.
Celtics at Hawks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -700 (bet $700 to win $100) | Hawks +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
- Against the spread: Celtics -11.5 (-112) | Hawks +11.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Celtics at Hawks key injuries
Celtics
- G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) out
Hawks
- F Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 124, Hawks 109
Moneyline
The Celtics (-700) will cost you 7 times your potential return, and while Boston is easily the better team this season, it’s still risky to lay that kind of money on the road. However, the Hawks (+500) cannot be trusted, either, however tempting it is to try and multiply up by 5 times.
PASS, and look to the spread instead.
Against the spread
The CELTICS -11.5 (-112) are a solid play on the road, as Boston has been rolling up huge offensive totals, while covering at a regular clip.
The Celtics offense has racked up at least 117 points in 9 straight games, and they have covered 8 of those outings. Boston has also covered 6 of the past 7 tries as a double-digit favorite.
On the flip side, the Hawks +11.5 (-108) are just 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games, while going 2-5 ATS this season as an underdog of 7.5 or more points.
Over/Under
OVER 225 (-110) is the play. The Over has cashed in 3 straight outings for the Hawks, while going 4-1 in the past 5 outings. Atlanta’s offense came alive last time out with 132 points against the lowly Charlotte Hornets. The team has allowed 124 or more points in 3 of the past 5 games.
For the Celtics, their offense is good for at least 116 in 9 consecutive games, while hitting that point total in 16 of the past 18 outings. The Over is on a 5-1-1 run for the C’s, while cashing at a 4-2-1 clip in the past 7 road contests.
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