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Today's Betting Overview - Hawks @ Celtics
The Hawks take on the Celtics on Saturday, April 15th at TD Garden, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks (41-41) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25)
- Date: Saturday, April 15th
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: TD Garden
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- NONE
Celtics
- Danilo Gallinari (Out) Knee
Atlanta Hawks - NBA Betting Analysis
The Hawks enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 116-105 win over the Heat. Trae Young and his 25 led the way for the Hawks. Atlanta was the 5.0-point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
With the win, the team has moved to 41-41, placing them 7th in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 24-17 at home and 17-24 on the road. Atlanta's record against the spread is below .500 at 37-45.
Through 83 games, the Hawks have put together one of the top-scoring offenses (3rd) at 118.4 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 123 points per game over their last five games. Atlanta has used pace to their advantage this season, averaging 101.0 possessions per game, which is the 8th most in the league. This up-tempo style has made up for a three-point field goal percentage of 35.2% (23rd). In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Hawks are 3rd in the NBA in attempts while connecting at a rate of 81.8%.
Some key factors behind the Hawks' struggles this year is their inconsistent defensive rebounding and inability to force turnovers. So far, they are 21st in defensive rebounds per game and 29th in forced turnovers at 29th per game. Overall, Atlanta is allowing 112.4 points per game, placing them 24th in the NBA. Opposing teams have hit 36.4% of their three-point field goal attempts against the Hawks and 47.2 of their shots overall.
Boston Celtics - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Hawks by a score of 120-114, the Celtics are riding a three-game win streak. Payton Pritchard led the way in scoring with 30 points. Not only did Boston win the game, but they also covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 57-25, placing them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 32-9 at home and 25-16 on the road. The Celtics have a 4-game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 44-36.
With an average of 117.9 points per game, the Celtics are ranked 5th in the NBA in scoring. Despite this, their recent performance has been below average, scoring just 112 points per game in their last five contests. Throughout the season, the Celtics have been among the top three-point shooting teams in the league, making 37.7% of their shots from beyond the arc (7th). Despite ranking 16th in pace with 99.3 possessions per game, their efficient three-point shooting has compensated. Their overall field goal percentage currently stands at 47.5% and is ranked 18th.
The Celtics have struggled this season due to poor defensive rebounding and a lack of forced turnovers, ranking 21st and 13th respectively. They are allowing an average of 112.4 points per game, putting them 24th in the league. Opponents have connected on 36.4% of their three-pointers and 47.2% of their field goal attempts when facing Boston.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Hawks vs. Celtics
The Celtics currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Hawks. Across three games, the Celtics have a record of 3-0. Looking back to the last game between the teams, they combined for 227 points which was below the over/under line of 234.5. The Hawks went into the game as the 1.0-point favorites but lost the game straight-up by a score of 126-101, giving the Celtics both a straight-up and ATS win.
In the Hawks' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-4-1 with an average of 240 points per contest.
Across Boston's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Celtics are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 232 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: BOS -9
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 230.5
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