Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics predictions, odds: Who wins Game 2 of NBA Playoffs?
The Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics play on Tuesday in Game 2 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. MST and can be seen on NBA TV.
Who will win the game?
The Celtics are a 10.5-point favorite over the Hawks, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Boston is -525 on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +410.
The over/under for the game is set at 229.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 121, Hawks 111
It writes: "The 117.9 points per game the Celtics average are just 0.2 fewer points than the Hawks allow (118.1). Boston is 30-10-2 against the spread and 39-3 overall when scoring more than 118.1 points. When Atlanta gives up fewer than 117.9 points, it is 25-11-1 against the spread and 27-10 overall. The Hawks average 7.0 more points per game (118.4) than the Celtics give up (111.4)."
NBA Playoffs series picks, predictions: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Play Picks: Take the Hawks with the points in Game 2 vs. Celtics
It writes: "Against the spread, the Celtics are 45-36-1 this year. Boston has an ATS record of 7-9 as 10.5-point favorites or more. The Celtics have seen 39 of their 82 games hit the over. Boston and its opponent have broken the 228.5-point mark 43 times this season."
Dimers: Celtics 118, Hawks 110
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Atlanta vs. Boston at TD Garden on Tuesday has the Celtics winning 118-110."
NBA Playoffs series odds: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Game odds
ESPN: Celtics have an 85.1% chance to win Game 2 vs. Hawks
The site gives the Hawks a 14.9% shot at evening the series in Boston on Tuesday.
Sports Betting Dime: Celtics 121.6, Hawks 116.1
The site predicts that the Celtics will win the game, but is taking the Hawks with the points. It has the total going over.
NBA Playoffs series schedules: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Daily TV schedule
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