Celtics vs. Hawks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 17

The Atlanta Hawks (20-23) play the Boston Celtics (25-15) on January 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena.

The Celtics are currently moderate 3.5-point favorites over the Hawks. The matchup's over/under is 229.5.

Celtics vs. Hawks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Arena: State Farm Arena
• Total: 229.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -3.5
• Moneyline: Celtics (-152), Hawks (+128)

How to watch Celtics vs. Hawks

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Hawks

• Celtics games this season have gone over this contest's total of 229.5 points 20 times.
• The Hawks have played 25 games this season that have had more than 229.5 combined points scored.
• The two teams combine to score 234.6 points per game, 5.1 more points than this matchup's over/under.
• These two teams give up a combined 229.1 points per game, 0.4 fewer points than this contest's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Hawks

• Boston has compiled a 22-17-1 ATS record so far this year.
• The Celtics have been favored by 3.5 points or more 22 times this season, and covered the spread in 12 of those matchups.
• The Hawks have won 21 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 22 times.
• Atlanta has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more 17 times this season, and covered the spread in 12 of those games.
• The Hawks are 7-11 overall, and 7-11 against the spread, at home.
• At home, Atlanta has one win ATS (1-6) as a 3.5-point underdog or more.
• Away from home, the Celtics are 13-8 overall and 13-7-1 against the spread.
• Boston is 6-3 ATS as 3.5-point favorites or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Hawks

• The Celtics have won 18 of the 27 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• This season, the Hawks have been the underdog 22 times and won 10, or 45.5%, of those games.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -152 or shorter, Boston has a record of 16-7 (69.6% win percentage).
• This season, Atlanta has won eight of its 17 games, or 47.1%, when it is the underdog by at least +128 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Celtics a 60.3% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Hawks

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (229.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 122 - Hawks 115
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