Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 17

The Boston Celtics (25-15) take on the Atlanta Hawks (20-23) on January 17, 2026. The matchup airs on FDSSE and NBCS-BOS. Saturday's matchup between the Celtics and the Hawks features the Celtics as 3.5-point favorites. A 229.5-point over/under has been set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Hawks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Hawks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: FDSSE and NBCS-BOS
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction

ATS Pick: Hawks (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 117 - Hawks 114

Celtics vs. Hawks Betting Insights

• This year, the Celtics games have gone over 229.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 20 (out of 40) times.
• This year, 25 of the Hawks' 43 total matchups have gone over 229.5 total points scored.
• Between them, these two teams average 5.1 more points per game (234.6) than this matchup's over/under (229.5).
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 0.4 fewer points per game (229.1) than this matchup's total of 229.5 points.
• Boston has won 18, or 66.7%, of the 27 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Atlanta has been chosen as underdogs in 22 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (45.5%) in those games.
• Atlanta has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head games against Boston.
• The Hawks have an advantage against the spread as well (2-1) when taking on the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have gone 6-4 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Boston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.8 points in its last 10 games, 1.3 more than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Celtics are 22-17-1 against the spread this season.
• So far this season, Boston has been installed as favorites by a 3.5-point margin or more 22 times and are 12-10 ATS in those games.
• Celtics games this year have gone over the total in 17 out of 43 opportunities (39.5%).
• The 116.7 points per game the Celtics put up are just 2.2 fewer points than the Hawks give up (118.9).
• Boston is 15-2 against the spread and 17-0 overall when scoring more than 118.9 points.
• The Celtics make 47.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.5 percentage points lower than the Hawks have allowed to their opponents (47.7%).
• Against the spread, the Celtics have played worse at home, covering nine times in 19 home games, and 13 times in 21 road games.
• Boston has gone over the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (47.4%) than away games (38.1%).
• The Celtics have played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 9-5, compared to going 9-4 in road games.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown averages 29.4 points, 4.9 assists and 6.5 boards per contest.
• Derrick White puts up 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 39.4% from the field and 32.8% from downtown with 3.1 made treys per contest.
• Neemias Queta puts up 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 65.9% from the field (third in league).
• Anfernee Simons posts 14.1 points, 2.4 boards and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 44.1% from the floor and 40.5% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made treys per game.
• Sam Hauser averages 8 points, 1.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds.

Celtics Player Props

Hawks Recent Trends

• The Hawks are 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
• Atlanta has averaged a total of 235.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 5.8 greater than this matchup's total of 229.5.
• The Hawks are 21-22-0 against the spread this season.
• Atlanta is 12-5 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this season.
• Hawks games this season have hit the over 51.2% of the time (22 out of 43 games with a set point total).
• The Hawks' 117.9 points per game are 7.7 more points than the 110.2 the Celtics allow to opponents.
• When it scores more than 110.2 points, Atlanta is 18-15 against the spread and 18-15 overall.
• The Hawks are shooting 47.8% from the field, 2.8% higher than the 45% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Hawks have had better results away (14-11-0) than at home (7-11-0) .
• Looking at the over/under, Atlanta's games have gone over eight of 18 times at home (44.4%), and 14 of 25 away (56%).
• The Hawks, when moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (3-6) than away (7-5) this season.

Hawks Recent Stats

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson puts up 23.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game for the Hawks.
• Onyeka Okongwu is averaging 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He's sinking 48.2% of his shots from the floor and 36% from 3-point range, with 2 triples per contest.
• Dyson Daniels gives the Hawks 11.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game while delivering 1.9 steals (third in league) and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker gives the Hawks 20.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest while averaging 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• CJ McCollum is averaging 18.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He is sinking 45.1% of his shots from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 treys per contest.

Hawks Player Props

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