Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 26/11/2023, 07:30  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

Eastern Conference leaders Boston Celtic will host ninth-placed Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Eastern Conference on Sunday. Celtic come into this match off the back of a 113-96 defeat to the Magic in the In-Season tournament yesterday. However, they return to regular season action with solid form behind them. They have an overall record of 12-4 and are carrying a perfect home record of 6-0 into this one. The major challenge for the hosts, though, will be having to deal with their fifth game in the space of a week. Boston lead the way in several of the stats columns and are ranked second in terms of average scoring margin at +8.4. They are the current bookmakers’ favourite to go on to win the NBA Championship this season. 

Meanwhile, Trae Young's 26 points led the Atlanta Hawks to a commanding 136-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. The 28-point margin of defeat was the most lopsided for Washington this season and was welcomed for the Hawks following an intense clash against the Nets on Thursday. However, they now face the Conference leaders, who won the last series between these two 4-3 last season. Atlanta are now 8-7 for this term and 5-2 on the road. The visitors have one of the best offences in the NBA this season. Led by Trae Young, their 124.9 points per game average ranks second, with only the Indiana Pacers putting up better numbers. However, their good work on offence has been offset by poor defensive performances, which ranks fourth-lowest of all sides in the NBA this term.