The Atlanta Hawks (13-37) will be at home in State Farm Arena when they challenge the Boston Celtics (33-15). The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
The Celtics easily got past the Philadelphia 76ers in their last contest, 116-95, comfortably covering as 2-point favorites. The Hawks, on the other hand, were blown out by the Dallas Mavericks, 123-100, and failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The Boston game finished 0.5 points over the projected point total of 210.5, while the Atlanta game went 13 points under the projected point total of 236.
Boston dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 11.7) and a free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.199). Philadelphia put up marks of 12.5 and 0.310, respectively, for those same stats. Atlanta, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent). Atlanta was lifted by John Collins, who contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown, meanwhile had a good game for Boston, contributing 32 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Brown led the Celtics to a 109-106 victory. He registered a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Boston was unable to cover as an 11-point favorite and the two teams combined for 215 points, which was under the projected point total of 224. Boston out-rebounded Atlanta. The Celtics had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (42 vs. 36) and total rebounds (54 vs. 42).
Games involving the Celtics have finished under the total 54.2 percent of the time. Boston holds records of 33-15 straight up (SU) and 29-18-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Hawks’ 50 games, 28 have finished over the projected point total. Additionally, Atlanta is 13-37 SU and 23-27 ATS.
Atlanta might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the league’s best defenses. Boston ranks third in defensive efficiency while the Hawks rank 30th in offensive efficiency.
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Celtics rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.9) while the Hawks rank 16th (24.6).
- Boston ranks fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.0) while Atlanta ranks 28th (53.3).
- The Celtics rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while the Hawks rank 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.9).
- Boston ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (44.0) while Atlanta ranks 27th (47.1).
- Boston ranks 12th in second chance points allowed per game (12.6) while Atlanta ranks 26th (14.5).
- The Celtics rank third in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Hawks rank 26th (8.9).
- The Celtics rank sixth in fast break points per game (15.4) while the Hawks rank 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.5).
- Atlanta ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (35.5) while Boston ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (33.7).
- Boston averages 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Atlanta ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.3).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Atlanta is 4-0 and Boston is 12-2.
- The Celtics are 32-9 when they reach the century mark, while the Hawks are 13-30.
- Boston is 14-8-1 ATS on the road, while Atlanta is 15-9 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 12 of the Hawks’ 24 home games, while 15 of the Celtics’ 23 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Celtics are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Boston has 4 unders and 1 over, while Atlanta has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Celtics have scored an average of 112.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 9.1 for the season.
