Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks 3/11/23 – On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics take their talents to State Farm Arena for a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Just days after stunning Portland Trail Blazers in an emphatic victory, these Hawks will be in action again on Friday as part of a back-to-back. Basketball betting lines are updated online for bettors to place bets on their favorite teams.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
Date & Time: Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: State Farm Arena
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
Celtics
Moneyline: -192
Spread: -5.5 (-116)
Total: 235 over (-110)
Hawks
Moneyline: +165
Spread: +5.5 (-116)
Total: 235 under (-110)
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis
Two nights ago, the Boston Celtics played the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-93 defeat that looked closer than it actually was. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and Derrick White added 21 points and five assists while Al Horford finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists despite playing more minutes than usual. While center Robert Williams missed another game due to a strained left hamstring, both Tatum and Horford returned after missing Monday’s overtime loss at Cleveland due to sore knees and backs. They snapped a four-game losing streak with victory, and Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla noted that playing the style of basketball that had them at the top of the Eastern Conference standings heading into the All-Star break will be their primary focus going into the home stretch.
On Friday evening, Atlanta Hawks is in action against the Washington Wizards and on the second leg of a back-to-back. Two nights prior, they faced off against this same Wizards team and came away with an impressive 122-120 win. De’Andre Hunter made an important three-point play with under two minutes left to give Atlanta the lead for good – they had trailed by as many as 15 points before going on a 14-0 run at the end of the third quarter and start of fourth to pull away by six. Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points and 10 assists on 11 of 14 shooting from the field. Atlanta is at 0.500 heading into this rematch against Washington on Friday night, currently sitting eighth place in an intense Eastern Conference race. They have performed better at home this season (18-13) compared to their 15-20 road record; they need every win they can get as they strive for a playoff berth. Their next game against DC takes place Friday night before this one at home for another chance at redemption.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Against the Spread
Celtics are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 20-7 in Celtics last 27 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 14-5 in Celtics last 19 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 18-8-1 in Celtics last 27 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Under is 13-5 in Hawks last 18 games vs. a team with a winning % above 0.600. Over is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 overall.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Free Pick
Boston has been the class of the East, but they haven’t exactly been at their most efficient after the All-Star break. Even though it is back-to-backs, Atlanta will come out far hungrier and beat any spread despite Boston starting as a favorite. Ignore any points spread and take them on the money line instead, according to NBA betting analytics.
Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks +165
