Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

The Atlanta Hawks travel to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The game starts at 7:30 PM and will be aired on NBCS. The Hawks come into this game with a record of 23-25 and hold the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference.

Meanwhile, the Celtics have a record of 29-17 and are ranked 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Boston has a strong home record of 14-7. The Celtics recently won against the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Hawks secured a win over the Indiana Pacers. Both teams look to continue their winning streaks in this game.

Hawks vs Celtics Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -6.5 (-111), Hawks +6.5 (-110), Celtics MoneyLine -280, Hawks MoneyLine +228, Over/Under 230.5 (-110)

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have shown strong performances in recent games. They scored 132 points against the Indiana Pacers with CJ McCollum leading in points and assists. In the game against the Phoenix Suns, Jalen Johnson was a standout with 23 points and 18 rebounds.

The Hawks’ season stats show they are effective on offense. They rank 8th in points per game and 1st in assists per game. However, their defense allows 118.7 points per game, which is a concern.

Key players for the Hawks include Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Johnson averages 23 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Alexander-Walker contributes with 20.3 points and 3.5 assists per game.

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics recently secured a win against the Portland Trail Blazers, 102-94. Jaylen Brown led with 20 points, while Payton Pritchard added 23 points. Sam Hauser also contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is a key player for the Celtics, averaging 29.6 points per game. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also play significant roles, averaging 17.6 and 16.8 points per game, respectively. Anfernee Simons adds depth, scoring 13.9 points per game.

On the defensive side, the Celtics allow 109.9 points per game, ranking second in the league. They are strong in limiting opponents’ field goal attempts, allowing only 86.8 per game. However, the team needs to improve their defense against three-pointers, allowing 14.3 made per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are favored by 6.5 points against the Hawks. The Hawks average 117.8 points per game, while the Celtics allow just 109.9 points. With the Celtics’ strong defense and slower pace, picking the Celtics to cover the spread at -6.5 seems likely.

The total for the game is set at 230.5 points. The Hawks’ games often go high due to their fast pace and defense that allows 118.7 points per game. However, the Celtics’ defense ranks second in points allowed. This suggests the total score might be lower, so taking the under 230.5 is a reasonable choice.