The Boston Celtics (25-15) and Atlanta Hawks (20-23) 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 Celtics are 3.5-point favorites over the Hawks on the spread (Celtics -3.5), with the over/under set at 229 total points. Boston is a -160 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 17.
Celtics vs Hawks Prediction
- Celtics vs Hawks pick: Neemias Queta Over 9.5 Points (-125)
My Hawks vs Celtics best bet is on Neemias Queta Over 9.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Hawks Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 229 -110o / -110u | -160 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 229 -110o / -110u | +135 |
Celtics vs Hawks NBA Preview, Picks
Action PRO projects Celtics center Neemias Queta for 12.06 points tonight, a great 20.7% edge against the market when compared to his 9.5 line.
He has 10.1 points per game this season, and that average has increased to 10.6 in his last 10 games.
Queta has surpassed this line in six of his previous 10 games, and will be facing a Hawks defense that ranks 25th in points allowed per game with 118.9.
He also won't have to deal with Atlanta's center, Kristaps Porzingis, who is out with left Achilles tendinitis.
Back Queta tonight to have a strong scoring performance.
Celtics vs Hawks Best Bet
- Neemias Queta Over 9.5 Points (-125, bet365)
