GAME OF THE DAY: Hawks vs. Celtics: Betting Odds & Stats: NBA Playoffs.

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The 2nd seed Boston Celtics (57-25, 25-16 Away) will play the 7th seed, Atlanta Hawks (41-41, 24-17 Home) tonight in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Atlanta Hawks fought their way back to secure the win 119-117 in Game 5, and with the facing elimination, they will look to get a win at Home. These two teams will play tonight at 8:30 PM EDT, at State Farm Arena, located in Atlanta, Georgia. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:

Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Over/Under

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line:

Celtics: -280
Hawks: +235

Over/Under: 231

Celtics: -110
Hawks: -110

Spread:

Celtics: -7 (-110)
Hawks: +7 (-110)

Playoff Matchup

Celtics up 3-2 vs. The Hawks.

Game 1: Celtics Defeated the Hawks 112-99.

Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 231.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -10, UNDER.

Game 2: Celtics Defeated the Hawks 119-106

Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 231.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -10, UNDER.

Game 3: Hawks Defeated the Celtics 130-122.

Betting Odds: Boston (-5.5), Over/Under 229.5.
Betting Results: Hawks Money Line, Hawks -5.5, OVER.

Game 4: Celtics Defeated the Hawks 129-121

Betting Odds: Boston (-7), Over/Under 231.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -7, OVER.

Game 5: Hawks Defeated the Celtics 119-117

Betting Odds: Boston (-13), Over/Under 231.
Betting Results: Hawks Money Line, Hawks +13, OVER.

Game 4

The Boston Celtics had everything in their favor Game 4. Celtics were at home, and the Hawks were without star Dejounte Murray, due to a one game suspension. Although Boston commanded a 2nd Quarter lead, the Hawks outscored Boston in the final quarter, 37-25. Not only did Trae Young have 38 Points, Young took 33 shots. In addition, John Collins stepped up nicely with 22 Points, and shot 4-9 from the Three.

The Celtics showed signs of what happened in last year’s NBA playoffs. Jayson Tatum struggled, and shot 1-10 from the Three, and 8-21 from the field. Although Jaylen Brown had 35 Points, this Celtics team often played one on one, versus playing as a team. Overall, The Hawks shot more efficient from the Field, the Three-Point, even though they were outrebounded by the Celtics, and dominated inside the paint. It was an incredible effort by the Hawks, especially in the 4th quarter.

Season Matchup

Celtics 3-0 vs. Hawks this season.

Game 1: Celtics 126 -Atlanta 101 (Atlanta Home).

Betting Odds: Money Line Even, Over/Under 234.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -25, UNDER.

Game Summary:

Although they were without guards Malcom Brogdon and Marcus Smart, Boston Outrebounded 49-45, and simply outshot the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics shot 54.5 percent from the field, and 45.6 percent from the field. Much like Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Atlanta shot only 21.9 percent from the Three, and 41.6 Percent from the field. The Hawks also had 18 turnovers, and more points in the Paint. The Celtics showed how they are so dangerous, and how much depth they had. They had 7 players in points in double-digits, and their bench put up 44 points. It’s important to note, Boston got a win on the road at State Farm Arena.

Game 2: Celtics 134- Hawks 125 (Atlanta Home)

Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 230.5.
Betting Results: Celtics ML, Hawks +10, OVER.

Game Summary:

The Celtics had Marcus Smart for this game, however, he was ejected. Once again, Boston had 6 players in double-digit Points, and Jayson Tatum lead the way with 34 Points, 1 Block, 5 Assists, 15 Rebounds, and 5-14 from the Three. The Celtics shot 54.7 Percent from the field, and 47.6 Percent from the Three. Atlanta improved their shooting, going 50 percent from the field, and 29.4 percent from the three. Although Atlanta outrebounded Boston 48-40, and had more points in the paint, Boston simply shot better, had more points off turnovers, and fast break points. Much like the Celtics, Atlanta had 7 players who scored points in double-digits. Trae Young led the way with 35 Points, 13 Assists, and shot 4-11 from the three. Much like their first matchup, the Celtics got the win on the road.

Game 3: Celtics 120- Atlanta 114

Betting Odds: Miami (-4.5), Over/Under 224.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -4.5, OVER.

Game Summary:

Once again, Boston came out with the win and the season sweep as the NBA betting lines predicted earlier this year. Boston was without most of their starters, except Derrick White, and The Hawks were without all their starters except De’Andre Hunter. Payton Prichard led the way for the Celtics, adding 30 Points, 11 Assists, and 14 Rebounds for a Triple- Double. Mike Muscala added 27 points on 4-7 Three Point shooting, and Sam Hauser scored 26 Points. On the Hawks side, they had 6 players who scored points in double-digits. Overall, Boston shot 47.2 percent from the field and 46 percent from the Three. Atlanta shot an underwhelming 28.2 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field. Although the Hawks outrebounded the Celtics, and had more points in the paint 60-30, The Celtics shot better, and had more points off turnovers.

Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

None

Boston Celtics

PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Knee.

Key Stats-Playoffs

•Atlanta averages 115 points per game.

•Boston averages 119.8 points per game.

•Atlanta ranks 14th in points allowed with 112 opponents points per game.

•Boston ranks 9th in points allowed with 115 opponents points per game.

•Atlanta ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 43.6.

•Boston ranks 8th in rebounds per game with 44.6.

•Atlanta ranks 11th in point differential at -4.7.

•Boston ranks 6th in point differential at + 4.7.

•Atlanta ranks 7th in blocked shots with 4.4 per game.

•Boston ranks 2nd in blocked shots with 6.6 per game.

Atlanta averages 36.5 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 40.1 from the 3-point.

Key Stats-Regular Season

Atlanta averages 118.4 points per game (3rd in the NBA).

Boston averages 117.9 points per game (4th in the NBA).

Atlanta ranks 26th in points allowed with 118.1 opponents points per game.

Boston ranks 5th in points allowed with 111.4 opponents points per game.

Atlanta ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 44.4.

Boston ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 45.3.

Atlanta ranks 18th in point differential at + 0.2.

Boston ranks 1st in point differential at +6.5.

Atlanta ranks 12th in blocked shots with 4.9 per game.

Boston ranks 6th in blocked shots with 5.2 per game.

Atlanta averages 35.2 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 37.7 percent from the 3-point.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

SPREAD: Boston -7

-Atlanta covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.

-Boston covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

-Atlanta has a 39-48-1 record ATS this season.

-Boston has a 49-38-0 record ATS this season.

-Boston 23-20-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.

-Atlanta is 19-24-0 in HOME games ATS this season.

MONEY LINE: BOSTON

-Atlanta won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games.

-Boston won the Money Line 7 of their last 10 games.

OVER/UNDER: OVER

-Atlanta Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.06.

-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.64.

-Atlanta Overall O/U Record: 50-38-0.

-Boston Overall O/U Record: 45-40-2.

-Atlanta hit the UNDER 5 times in their last 10 games.

-Boston hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games.

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Sara Jane is a full-time content creator, focusing on both college basketball, the NBA, NFL, and writer of Ballislife.com. Don’t forget to follow her on Twitter and Twitch: @GGirlSports

							

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