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

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

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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

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

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

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.

Hawks Player Props

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