Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks picks, predictions: Who wins Game 3 of NBA Playoffs?
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks play on Friday in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN, Bally Sports Southeast and NBC Sports Boston.
Who will win the game?
The Celtics are a 5.5-point favorite over the Hawks, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Boston is -200 on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +170.
The over/under for the game is set at 228.5 points.
FanDuel: Celtics 120, Hawks 111
Larry Rupp writes: "The Celtics have won seven of their last 10 games in Atlanta as well as seven straight games against the Hawks overall. Their ability to score the ball with ease shouldn't stop against an Atlanta squad that ranks 19th in defensive efficiency and 25th in point allowed per game (117.4) at home this season."
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 vs. Celtics in Game 3
It writes: "The Celtics’ record against the spread is 45-36-1. Against the spread as 5-point favorites or more, Boston is 24-25. Out of 82 Celtics games so far this season, 39 have gone over the total. In 47 games this season, Boston and its opponent have combined to score more than 228 points."
Sportsbook Wire: Celtics 118, Hawks 114
It writes: "The Celtics score 117.9 points per game, just 0.2 fewer points than the 118.1 the Hawks allow. 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 put up 7.0 more points per game (118.4) than the Celtics give up to opponents (111.4)."
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 a 75.4% chance to beat Hawks in Game 3
The site gives Atlanta a 24.6% shot at picking up the victory at home on Friday.
Dimers: Celtics 116, Hawks 112
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Boston vs. Atlanta at State Farm Arena this Friday has the Celtics winning 116-112."
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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