March 29, 2026, 11:49 p.m. CT
The Boston Celtics (49-24) and Atlanta Hawks (42-33) meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-1
The Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 Sunday, covering as a 2.5-point road underdog with the Under (217.5) cashing. Boston has won 3 straight and 7 of its last 8 games, while going 4-4 against the spread (ATS). It is 42-30-1 ATS on the season. Boston has clinched a playoff spot and is second in the Eastern Conference, 4 games behind the top-ranked Detroit Pistons and 2 1/2 games ahead of the New York Knicks.
The Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 123-113 Saturday, failing to cover as a 13.5-point home favorite. The Over (235.5) hit. Atlanta has won 4 of its last 5 games and is 3-2 ATS in those. It is 40-35 ATS. The No. 6 seed Hawks are a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors and a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The teams played Friday in Boston with the Celtics winning 109-102 as 4.5-point favorites as the Under (223.5) hit. The Celtics won the first meeting 132-106 in Atlanta Jan. 17. The Hawks won 117-106 in Boston Jan. 28.
Celtics at Hawks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -104 (bet $104 to win $100) | Hawks -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics +1 (-110) | Hawks -1 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Hawks key injuries
Celtics
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- G Jaylen Brown (Achilles) out
- C Nikola Vucevic (finger) out
- G Derrick White (knee) out
Hawks
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Celtics at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 121, Celtics 114
PASS.
Atlanta (-112) is a tiny home favorite, so it’s more advantageous to lay the point, and pay a sliver less.
BET HAWKS -1 (-110).
The Hawks have been surging, especially at home. They have won 12 straight at home, including wins over the Magic, 76ers, and Warriors. Atlanta has also scored at least 122 points in 5 straight home games.
The Celtics took down the scorching-hot Hornets Sunday, but they will be on the second night of a back-to-back and could be short several key weapons. Boston is 2-2 straight up in its last 4 road games as well.
BET OVER 222.5 (-110).
The Celtics have found a rhythm offensively, scoring at least 114 points in 5 of their last 7 outings. They are 3-4 O/U in that span.
The Hawks have been on a scoring tear. They have tallied at least 123 points in 4 of their last 5 games and have gone 4-1 O/U in those contests.
Be aware the Under has hit in 2 of the 3 meetings this season.
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