The Boston Celtics will continue their four-game road trip with a clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Monday’s contest at the State Farm Arena marks the fourth and final meeting between the two Eastern Conference teams, with the Celtics leading the season series 2-1.
The Celtics-Hawks clash is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on FDSSE and NBCS-BOS. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Odds
Moneyline: Celtics (-105) vs Hawks (-115)
Spread: Celtics +1.5 (-113) vs Hawks -1.5 (-106)
Total (O/U): O222.5 (-110) vs U222.5 (-110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Preview and Prediction
The Boston Celtics have been on a strong run in March, losing just four of their last 15 games. They’re currently riding a three-game winning streak, highlighted by an impressive win over the OKC Thunder. This stretch has pushed their record to 50-24 and given them some breathing room over the #3 New York Knicks, with a 2.5-game lead.
The Atlanta Hawks have been just as impressive lately. Over the past five weeks, they’ve gone 15-2, with one of those losses coming against Boston. Their late-season push has lifted them into sixth place in the Eastern Conference, putting them a step closer to clinching a playoff berth, at 42-33.
These teams have already faced off three times this season, and each matchup has been more competitive than the last. The Celtics dominated the first meeting 132-106 on Jan. 17. The Hawks responded with a 117-106 win on Jan. 28. Then on Mar. 27, Boston took back control of the series with a 109-102 victory, backed by Payton Pritchard’s 36 points off the bench.
Given how these teams have won alternate games, that pattern could continue. The Hawks look well-positioned to even the series on Monday. They are on a 12-game home winning streak and currently have a healthy roster. Meanwhile, the Celtics have been dealing with injuries, with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White both missing the opening night of the back-to-back.
Prediction: Expect the Hawks to win by 2 points.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Injury Reports
Boston Celtics
- Jaylen Brown – Game time decision
- Derrick White – Game time decision
- Nikola Vucevic – Out
Atlanta Hawks
No player added to the injury report.
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics
PG: Derrick White, SG: Jaylen Brown, SF: Sam Hauser, PF: Jayson Tatum, C: Neemias Queta
Atlanta Hawks
PG: CJ McCollum, SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SF: Dyson Daniels, PF: Jalen Johnson, C: Onyeka Okongwu
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