The Boston Celtics (29-12) face 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
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• 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 (234.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 231.1

• The Hawks (17-23-0 ATS) have covered the spread 41.5% of the time, one% more often than the Celtics (17-24-0) this season.
• As a 10.5-point favorite or more in 2024-25, Boston is 10-14 against the spread compared to the 1-2 ATS record Atlanta racks up as a 10.5-point underdog.
• When it comes to eclipsing the over/under in 2024-25, Atlanta and its opponents are more successful (65% of the time) than Boston and its opponents (43.9%).
• The Celtics have a .744 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (29-10) this season, better than the .520 winning percentage for the Hawks as a moneyline underdog (13-12).

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Celtics Performance Insights

• The Celtics have been led 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).
• With 45 rebounds per game, Boston is ninth in the NBA. It allows 44.3 rebounds per contest, which ranks 17th in the league.
• The Celtics are delivering 25.3 dimes per game, which ranks them 17th in the NBA in 2024-25.
• Boston is forcing 12.7 turnovers per game this year (24th-ranked in NBA), but it has averaged only 11.5 turnovers per contest (second-best).
• The Celtics sport a 36.4% three-point percentage this year (15th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really provided a lift by making 17.8 three-pointers per game (best).

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Hawks Performance Insights

• The Hawks are sixth in the league in points scored (117.2 per game) and third-worst in points conceded (119.1).
• With 45.5 rebounds per game and 44.6 rebounds conceded, Atlanta is sixth and 19th in the league, respectively.
• The Hawks are second-best in the league in assists (29.7 per game) in 2024-25.
• Atlanta is 21st in the NBA in turnovers per game (15) and third-best in turnovers forced (16.1).
• With 13.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.4% from downtown, the Hawks are 17th and 19th in the league, respectively, in those categories.

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