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Today's Betting Overview - Hawks @ Celtics
The Hawks take on the Celtics on Sunday, April 9th at TD Garden, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks (41-40) vs. Boston Celtics (56-25)
- Date: Sunday, April 9th
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: TD Garden
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Hawks
- Clint Capela (Out) Calf
- Dejounte Murray (Out) Ankle
- Bogdan Bogdanovic (Out) Knee
- John Collins (Out) Back
- Trae Young (Out) Groin
- De'Andre Hunter (Probable) Knee
Celtics
- Marcus Smart (Questionable) Pinched Nerve
- Al Horford (Out) Back
- Danilo Gallinari (Out) Knee
- Jaylen Brown (Out) Finger
- Jayson Tatum (Questionable) Hip
- Robert Williams III (Questionable) Knee
Atlanta Hawks - NBA Betting Analysis
In Atlanta's most recent game, Trae Young led the team in scoring with 27 points, but the Hawks fell to the 76ers by a score of 136-131 to the 76ers. Going into the game, Atlanta was 11.5 point favorites, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Hawks' overall record sits at 41-40, placing them 8th in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 24-17 and 17-23 on the road. Atlanta's record against the spread is below .500 at 36-44.
Through 81 games, the Hawks have put together one of the top scoring offenses (2nd) at 118.5 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 125 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 7th most in the league. This up-tempo style has made up for a three-point field goal percentage of 35.3% (21st). In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Hawks are 20th 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 27th in forced turnovers at 27th per game. Overall, Atlanta is allowing 112.4 points per game, placing them 25th 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 Raptors by a score of 121-102, the Celtics are riding a two game win streak. Sam Hauser led the way in scoring with 26 points. Boston was the 2.0 point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
With the win, the team has moved to 56-25, placing them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 31-9 at home and 25-16 on the road. The Celtics have a 3 game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 43-36.
So far this season, the Celtics' offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 4th in the league with an average of 117.9 points per game. In their last five games, Boston is averaging 116 points per contest. Throughout the season, the Celtics have been among the top three-point shooting teams in the league, making 37.5% of their shots from beyond the arc (6th). Despite ranking 14th 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 16th.
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 8, 2023
On the defensive end of the floor, the Celtics have allowed opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field and are allowing 112.4 points per game (9th). From beyond the arc, team's are shooting 36.4%. Throughout the season, Boston's defensive unit has struggled to force turnovers, averaging just 12.7 per contest, placing them 7th in the league. In addition, they have had problems on the defensive glass, entering today's game 21st in defensive rebounds per contest.
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 two games, the Celtics have a record of 2-0. 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 1-4 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-4-1 with an average of 247 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 231 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: ATL +7
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under nan
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