Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction and Odds - Apr 21, 2023

The Atlanta Hawks take on the Boston Celtics in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Celtics and Hawks, made the 2023 NBA Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round.

Dimers' best betting picks for Celtics vs. Hawks, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Celtics vs. Hawks?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Celtics-Hawks NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 69% chance of beating the Hawks.

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Celtics vs. Hawks Odds

• Spread: Hawks +5.5 (-105), Celtics -5.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Hawks +185, Celtics -215
• Total: Over/Under 229 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hawks are +5.5 underdogs against the Celtics, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Celtics (-5.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hawks at +185, which means you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -215, where you can risk $215 to win $100, for a total payout of $315, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 229 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Celtics and Hawks are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 229 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Celtics vs. Hawks

• Spread: Hawks +5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Celtics @ -215 via DraftKings Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Total: Under 229 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Atlanta at State Farm Arena this Friday has the Celtics winning 117-111.

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Celtics vs. Hawks Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Boston vs. Atlanta without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 34 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Trae Young is projected to finish with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists for the Hawks.

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 34 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
• Derrick White: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Malcolm Brogdon: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Marcus Smart: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST

Hawks Projected Box Score

• Trae Young: 27 PTS, 3 REB, 11 AST
• Dejounte Murray: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• De'Andre Hunter: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
• Bogdan Bogdanovic: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• John Collins: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Celtics vs. Hawks on Friday April 21, 2023.

Celtics vs. Hawks 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Hawks and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks
• Date: Friday April 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: State Farm Arena

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