The Boston Celtics (50-24) and Atlanta Hawks (42-33) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are 1.5-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Hawks -1.5), with the over/under set at 222.5 total points. Atlanta is a -118 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Boston is -102 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Monday, March 30.
Celtics vs Hawks Prediction, Pick
- Celtics vs Hawks pick: Over 222.5 (-110)
My Hawks vs. Celtics best bet is on the over total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Hawks Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -112 | 222.5 -110o / -110u | -102 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -108 | 222.5 -110o / -110u | -118 |
Celtics vs Hawks NBA Preview
Jayson Tatum has looked like his usual elite self for the Celtics lately — but playing him on the second night of a back-to-back seems risky for Boston. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s ultimately ruled out for tonight's game against the Hawks.
The other key player to watch is Neemias Queta.
Tatum and Queta are two of Boston’s elite defenders — and the Celtics' defensive rating is notably lower when those two are off the floor. If both players are sidelined, I strongly lean toward the Over in this game.
The Hawks have all of their weapons back and healthy, which should push the pace of the game.
While Boston is generally a strong "Under" team, the potential absence of the Celtics' primary rim protector in Queta and their best wing defender in Tatum changes the math significantly.
Celtics vs Hawks Predictions, Betting Analysis
The Under has already taken some steam from early bettors. However, I’m really liking the Over at 222.5 — but my recommendation is to wait for official news on Queta.
If Queta is ruled out, I'm going to jump on the Over immediately — and by waiting, you might even catch a slightly lower number if the market continues to move toward the Under before the lineup news breaks.
Pick: Over 222.5 (-110)
