Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 28

Updated Jan. 28, 2026 3:22 p.m. ET

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The Atlanta Hawks (23-25) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when visiting the Boston Celtics (29-17) on January 28, 2026 at TD Garden. Wednesday's game between the Celtics and the Hawks sees the Celtics as a strong, 6.5-point favorite. The point total for the matchup is set at 230.5.

Take a look at 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: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
TV: FDSSE and NBCS-BOS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Celtics vs Hawks Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Celtics	-6.5	-104	-118	230.5	-114	-106	-225	+188

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Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 6.5)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 120 - Hawks 111

Celtics vs. Hawks Betting Insights

Of 46 games thus far this season, the Celtics have had 21 with over 230.5 points scored, their current matchup's total.
A total of 28 Hawks games this season (out of 48) have had more than 230.5 total points scored.
The two teams average a combined 3.9 more points per game, 234.4, than this game's over/under of 230.5 points.
Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 228.6 points per game, 1.9 fewer than the over/under for this game.
Boston has been the favorite in 32 games this season and has come away with the win 22 times (68.8%) in those contests.
Atlanta has come away with 12 wins in the 25 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
Boston has come out on top in its one head-to-head matchup against Atlanta.
The Celtics also have a 1-0 advantage against the spread when matched up with the Hawks.
Versus the point spread, the Celtics have failed to cover for three consecutive games, and they were favored in all of those contests.
Versus the point spread, the Hawks have covered for three straight games, and were the favorite in one of those games.

Celtics Recent Trends

The Celtics are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 games.
Boston has averaged a total of 226.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.9 less than this game's total of 230.5.
The Celtics are 25-20-1 against the spread this season.
Boston is 11-9 ATS when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
Celtics games this year have hit the over 19 times in 48 opportunities (39.6%).
The 116.6 points per game the Celtics average are just 2.1 fewer points than the Hawks give up (118.7).
Boston is 17-3 against the spread and 20-0 overall when scoring more than 118.7 points.
This season, the Celtics have a 47% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.6% lower than the 47.6% of shots the Hawks' opponents have hit.
Against the spread, the Celtics have performed worse when playing at home, covering 10 times in 21 home games, and 15 times in 25 road games.
Boston has exceeded the total more often at home, hitting the over in nine of 21 home matchups (42.9%). In road games, it has hit the over in 10 of 25 games (40%).
As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have the same winning percentage when playing at home compared to away from home (.688).

Celtics Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	116.6	13
Points Allowed	109.9	2
Rebounds	44.8	12
Assists	24	29
Steals	8	18
Blocks	5.3	8

Celtics Leaders

Jaylen Brown averages 29.6 points, 6.8 boards and 4.9 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 36.2% from downtown with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
Derrick White averages 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest, shooting 39.1% from the floor and 32.3% from beyond the arc with 2.9 made treys per game.
Payton Pritchard posts 16.8 points, 4.4 boards and 5.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
Neemias Queta puts up 10 points, 8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 64.4% from the field (fifth in league).
Anfernee Simons averages 13.9 points, 2.4 boards and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made treys per game.

Celtics Player Props

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG
Jaylen Brown	29.5	-114	29.6
Derrick White	18.5	+100	17.6
Payton Pritchard	16.5	-132	16.8
Anfernee Simons	14.5	-114	13.9
Sam Hauser	10.5	-118	9.2

Hawks Recent Trends

The Hawks have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
Atlanta and its opponents have combined to score an average of 234.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.9 more than the 230.5 over/under in this matchup.
The Hawks have 24 wins against the spread in 48 games this year.
Atlanta is 4-3 ATS when underdogs by 6.5 points or more this season.
Hawks games this year have hit the over on 25 of 48 set point totals (52.1%).
The Hawks put up an average of 117.8 points per game, 7.9 more points than the 109.9 the Celtics allow to opponents.
Atlanta is 22-16 against the spread and 22-16 overall when it scores more than 109.9 points.
The Hawks' 47.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.8 percentage points higher than the Celtics have allowed to their opponents (44.7%).
In 2025-26 against the spread, the Hawks have a lower winning percentage at home (.409, 9-13-0 record) than on the road (.577, 15-11-0).
Looking at the over/under, Atlanta's games have gone over 10 of 22 times at home (45.5%), and 15 of 26 away (57.7%).
When moneyline favorites, the Hawks have won a lower percentage of games at home (4-7) than on the road (7-5).

Hawks Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	117.8	8
Points Allowed	118.7	25
Rebounds	42.2	25
Assists	31.1	1
Steals	9.4	5
Blocks	4.8	14

Hawks Leaders

Jalen Johnson is putting up 23 points, 10.4 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. He's also draining 50.5% of his shots from the floor and 35% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per contest.
On a per-game basis, Onyeka Okongwu gets the Hawks 16.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 1 block.
Dyson Daniels is averaging 11.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. He is making 50.3% of his shots from the field.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is putting up 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 44.1% of his shots from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 triples per contest (10th in league).
CJ McCollum is averaging 18.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest. He is draining 45.4% of his shots from the floor and 38.4% from 3-point range, with 2.6 triples per game.