The NBA will continue with regular season games on Wednesday. The Boston Celtics will hit the road and face off against the Atlanta Hawks. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Hawks prediction and pick.
Both of these teams have had underwhelming starts to the season. The Boston Celtics are 7-7 and coming off a solid win over a tough opponent. The Atlanta Hawks are 6-9 and just notched one of their most impressive victories of the season. These teams will battle it out on Wednesday and look to extend their win streaks.
Here are the odds for the Celtics-Hawks Wednesday night NBA matchup, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Celtics-Hawks Odds
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Boston Celtics: +4.5 (-110)
Atlanta Hawks: -4.5 (-110)
Over: 215.5 (-110)
Under: 215.5 (-110)
Why The Celtics Could Cover The Spread
The Boston Celtics are a very good team. They have had some struggles so far this season, but are definitely one of those teams that will show up around playoff time. Injuries have definitely impacted the Celtics. Boston was still able to take down the Cavaliers, winning that game by 6. The Celtics will look to carry that momentum into this match against a tough Eastern Conference opponent. If the Celtics can dictate the pace of the game and their players can hit some shots, then Boston could run away with this one.
Leading the way for the Celtics is Jayson Tatum. Tatum has become the face of the franchise, and for good reason, he is a beast. The forward had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in their victory over Cleveland. He has been playing solid basketball all season, averaging over 23 points and 8 rebounds a game. If Tatum can have a big night then the Celtics could definitely win this one. He is the main source of offense for Boston and so his level of play will have a big impact on the outcome of this game.
A bright spot for this Celtics team has been Al Horford. The veteran big man has filled in nicely for Boston. He provides the team with a good presence down low and helps spread the floor. Horford is averaging over 13 points and nearly 9 rebounds a game. On top of that, the vet is averaging a career high 2.3 blocks per game. If Horford can keep on playing well for the Celtics then they could take down Atlanta. Expect Horford to try and step things up on the road.
Why The Hawks Could Cover The Spread
The Atlanta Hawks are a better team than their record suggests. They may only have 6 wins, but they have played against some tough opponents. Atlanta is coming off an 18 point victory over the Orlando Magic. This victory was a welcome sight to Hawks fans. Atlanta has been put through the ringer early on this season and will be looking to carry momentum from their win into a tough match. Expect the Hawks to come out firing against the Celtics.
Leading the way for Atlanta is Trae Young. Young is the face of this franchise and has been an offensive monster for this team. Against Orlando Trae had 23 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. In the game prior to that Trae dropped over 40 points against the Bucks. When Ice Trae goes off like he did against Milwaukee, this Hawks team becomes extremely tough to defeat. Young has been having a great season and will look to continue that against the Celtics.
A bright spot for this Hawks team has been John Collins. Collins is a key contributor for the Hawks and has a big impact on the outcome of games. The big man is coming off a 23 point game and has been having a very solid season. He is averaging 17 points and 8 rebounds a game. Collins balances out Trae and this Hawks team, he provides a big presence in the paint and helps spread the floor. If JC can put up some big numbers against Boston then the Hawks should have no problem getting this win.
Final Celtics-Hawks Prediction & Pick
This is going to be a good game. Both of these teams are fighting for their spots in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics have had their struggles this season and are coming off two close games. The Hawks have also struggled but are coming off two dominant victories. Either team could walk away with a win here but it seems like Atlanta has an edge. The Hawks are playing this one at home and are coming off two wins by a wide margin, they should be able to cover here if the Celtics don't go off. Pick Atlanta to win and cover and get ready for a solid battle in the East.
FINAL CELTICS-HAWKS PICK: Atlanta Hawk -4.5 (-110)
FINAL CELTICS-HAWKS SCORE PREDICTION: Hawks 110 – Celtics 100
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