Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics predictions, odds: Who wins Game 1 of NBA Playoffs?
The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics play on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.
Who will win the game?
The Celtics are an 8.5-point favorite over the Hawks, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Boston is -400 on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +325.
The over/under for the game is set at 230.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 121, Hawks 112
It writes: "The 117.9 points per game the Celtics put up are only 0.2 fewer points than the Hawks give up (118.1). Boston has a 30-10-2 record against the spread and a 39-3 record overall when scoring more than 118.1 points. Atlanta has a 25-11-1 record against the spread and a 27-10 record overall when allowing fewer than 117.9 points. The Hawks’ 118.4 points per game are 7.0 more points than the 111.4 the Celtics allow."
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Dimers: Celtics 119, Hawks 111
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Atlanta vs. Boston at TD Garden on Saturday has the Celtics winning 119-111."
Doc's Sports: Take the Celtics to cover against Hawks
It writes: "The Boston defense gives up 34.5% on shots from beyond the arc (954 of 2,763) and opponents are converting on 76.9% of their foul shots. They have relinquished 23.1 dimes and 44.0 rebounds per game, which is ranked 2nd and 18th in the league. The Celtics on the defensive side of the court are 5th in the league in PPG given up with 111.4. They are forcing 12.7 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 46.3% from the field (5th in basketball)."
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ESPN: Celtics have an 80.9% chance to win
The site gives the Hawks a 19.1% chance to pick up the victory in Game 1.
Bigal.com: Celtics 127, Hawks 111
Rod Pearson writes: "The Hawks will be healthy here but the Celtics will be too from their week of rest and this is still the same team that went to the finals last season. They are going to be really motivated to make another deep run and go to the finals so they are going to use this 1st game of the series to send a message just like they did to the Nets in the 1st round last year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game."
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