Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics 4/15/23 – Atlanta Hawks come off an emphatic play-in round victory against Miami and travel to Boston for game one of their best-of-seven first-round series against defending Eastern Conference Champion Celtics. The Celtics enter as the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference after winning 57 games and are poised for success this season. Celtics opens as a huge favorite here to beat the Atlanta Hawks according to the recent NBA betting odds.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics
Date & Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: TD Garden Boston, MA
TV: ESPN
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics 4/15/23 Betting Odds
Hawks
Moneyline: +320
Spread: +9 (-105)
Total: 231 over (-110)
Celtics
Moneyline: -400
Spread: -9 (-115)
Total: 231 under (-110)
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Analysis
In their most recent game against the Heat, the Atlanta Hawks won by 116-105. Trae Young made an impactful statement during this contest; shooting 44.4% from the floor and dishing out seven assists was among his accomplishments in this matchup. Atlanta enters this game with an overall record of 41-41 and are turning over 12.9 times per contest, and are committing 18.8 personal fouls per game as a team. In terms of passing the rock, Atlanta currently sits 18th among NBA teams at 2,049 dimes over their season. They average 118.4 points per game while shooting 48.3% from the floor and currently boast 35.2% shooting beyond the perimeter and 81% from free throw line respectively. On defense, the Hawks are forcing 14.2 turnovers per game while drawing 19.7 personal fouls per contest and ranking 26th in opponent points per game allowed 35.6% from outside the perimeter shots and 48.6% opponent field goal percentage allowed, as well as giving up 44.1 boards per contest as a collective team and surrendering 2,131 assists to opponents this season.
Last time they took to the hardwood, the Boston Celtics defeated the Hawks 120-114 with Payton Pritchard playing an instrumental role – scoring 10 of 21 field goal attempts for 47.6% field goal percentage and collecting 14 rebounds for his efforts in this contest. Boston stands with a record of 57-25 this season. They are committing 18.8 fouls per game, making 81.2% from the charity stripe, earning 26.7 assists per game while losing possession via turnover 13.4 times per game. Boston amassed 9,671 points during their campaign while also pulling down 45.3 rebounds per contest; on an offensive level they are connecting on 47.5% from the floor which ranks 14th overall in basketball. Boston’s defense allows 34.5% of shots from beyond the arc and opponents have converted on 76.9% of their foul shots. They are giving up 23.1 dimes per game and 44.0 rebounds on average; these rankings rank second and 18th in the league respectively. The Boston Celtics rank fifth in the league when it comes to PPG allowed with 111.4. They’re forcing 12.7 TO’s per game and allow teams to shoot 46.3% from the field.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Against the Spread
Atlanta are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games. Atlanta are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. Atlanta are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Boston. Atlanta are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Boston. Atlanta are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
Boston are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. Boston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games against Atlanta. Boston are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home. Boston are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta. Boston are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Free Pick
The Celtics offer several challenging matchups for a Hawks’ squad that struggles against athletic wings. This will open up plenty of long-range opportunities for a Celtics team that has found success using 3-point shots. Boston should come away victorious from this contest due to their strong defensive efforts and being one of the deeper, stronger teams at home, according to NBA betting analysts.
Free Pick: Boston Celtics -9 (-115)
