The Boston Celtics (25-15) face the Atlanta Hawks (20-23) as 3.5-point favorites on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and NBCS-BOS. The matchup has a point total of 230.5.
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Celtics Cover -3.5 vs Hawks -112
Celtics vs. Hawks betting lines
- Celtics odds to win: -165
- Hawks odds to win: +138
- Spread: Celtics (-3.5)
- Total: 230.5
- TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
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Celtics Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- Boston has a 13-8 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 13-8 overall in those contests.
- Boston has a 7-3 record ATS in road games this year when playing as 3.5-point favorites or more.
- Celtics games have gone over the set point total eight times on the road this season.
- Boston and its opponents have averaged a total of 228.9 points per road contest this year, 1.6 points fewer than this game’s projected total.
Celtics Recent Trends
- The Celtics have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread five times in those games.
- The final score of the last 10 Celtics games has gone over the set total three times.
- The last 10 Celtics games averaged 230.8 total points, 0.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.
- During their past 10 games, the Celtics have a points-per-game average 0.4 points below their season-long scoring average.
Celtics Betting Records
- The Celtics have compiled an 18-9 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
- Boston has a record of 15-7 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -165 or shorter (winning 68.2%).
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 62.3%.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2 (12th in NBA) | 45 (third) | 44.6 (12th) | 41.7 (fifth) | 23.8 (29th) | 11.1 (first) |
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Hawks Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- The Hawks have hit the over in eight of their 18 home games this year with a set over/under (44.4%).
- The Hawks are 7-11 in home contests with a 7-11 record against the spread at home.
- This season, the Hawks are 1-6 ATS at home as 3.5-point underdogs or more.
- This season at home, the Hawks and their opponents have averaged a total of 237.6 points per contest, 7.1 points greater than the over/under for this contest.
Hawks Recent Trends
- The Hawks are 5-5 overall and 6-4 against the spread over their last 10 games.
- The final scores of the last 10 Hawks games have gone over the set total three times.
- The last 10 Hawks games averaged 235.6 total points, 5.1 more points than this matchup’s point total.
- Across their last 10 games, the Hawks have scored 2.8 fewer points per contest compared to their 117.9 PPG season-long scoring average.
Hawks Betting Records
- Atlanta has won 10, or 45.5%, of the 22 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Hawks are 8-9 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +138 or more on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win by the Hawks based on the moneyline is 42.0%.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (seventh in NBA) | 47.7 (23rd) | 41.7 (25th) | 46.3 (26th) | 31 (first) | 13.8 (15th) |
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