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Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks
The Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at State Farm Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Celtics as -5.5-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total opened at 235.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 114-107 winner as they battled the Wizards on the road. The Hawks covered in the match as a -1-point favorite, while 221 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
The Celtics were a 115-93 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Trail Blazers. They covered the -9.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (208) made winners of UNDER bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 46-21 SU,35-31-1 ATS
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 34-33 SU,30-36-1 ATS
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston at Houston Monday, March 13
Atlanta home to Minnesota Monday, March 13