On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EDT, the Boston Celtics (57-15, first in the Eastern Conference) will face off against the Atlanta Hawks (33-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) in Atlanta. The FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE has the Celtics favored by 16 points with an over/under of 227.5.
The Hawks will be looking to extend their three-game win streak with a victory over Boston. With a record of 19-26 in Eastern Conference games and 17-26 against opponents with a winning record, they have been performing well so far this season. Meanwhile, the Celtics have had an impressive run so far, boasting a dominant 38-8 record against Eastern Conference opponents and the second-highest scoring average in the league at 121.1 points per game.
Despite their impressive offensive prowess, Boston is known for their strong defense as they allow an average of just 100 points per game, which is significantly lower than Atlanta’s average of 119.2 points per game. The Celtics are also skilled shooters from beyond the arc, making an average of 16.6 threes per game compared to Atlanta’s average of just 14 threes given up per game.
This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams this season, with Boston winning the last matchup on March 25 by a score of 120-118. In that game, De’Andre Hunter led Atlanta with an impressive performance that included scoring a remarkable number of points and being named MVP for his team’s efforts during that specific matchup