The Boston Celtics (25-15) are favored by 3.5 points against the Atlanta Hawks (20-23) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSSE and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Hawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Celtics 117, Hawks 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-157)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 231.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Hawks (+3.5)
Recent Celtics vs. Hawks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Celtics | -9.5 | 237.5 | -435 | +337 | 119-115 ATL |
| 11/12/2024 | Celtics | -16.5 | 225 | -1587 | +897 | 117-116 ATL |
| 11/4/2024 | Celtics | -10.5 | 232.5 | -503 | +377 | 123-93 BOS |
Celtics 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Boston has compiled a 22-18-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 3.5 points or more, the Celtics have a 13-10 record against the spread.
- Boston's games have gone over the point total in 17 out of 43 opportunities (39.5%).
- The Celtics have entered the game as favorites 27 times this season and won 18, or 66.7%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 15-7, a 68.2% win rate, when it's favored by -157 or more by bookmakers this season.
Hawks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 21-22-0 ATS this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Hawks have a 12-5 record against the spread.
- A total of 22 of Atlanta's 43 games with a set total have hit the over (51.2%).
- The Hawks have been the moneyline underdog 22 total times this season. They've finished 10-12 in those games.
- Atlanta has a record of 8-9 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +132 or longer (47.1%).
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Celtics vs. Hawks Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Josh Minott: Out (Ankle),
Payton Pritchard: Out (Ankle)
Hawks
Hawks:
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee),
Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Achilles),
Zaccharie Risacher: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Dyson Daniels: Questionable (Ankle)
Celtics vs. Hawks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Arena: State Farm Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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