The Celtics will play the Hawks on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks will tip-off on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Celtics come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, is currently 89.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics currently have a 13-8 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Atlanta Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks come to the floor sporting a 7-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Boston Celtics currently rank 13th (116.7) for average points scored per game. The Atlanta Hawks stand 8th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.2 points against the Boston Celtics, ranking them 29th in the league. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 118.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Boston Celtics currently have a 6-4 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, come to the game with a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Boston Celtics have a 25-15 overall record, while the Atlanta Hawks have a 20-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Celtics face the Hawks in Atlanta... Get ready for a fierce battle on the court this Saturday...
The Celtics are sailing in with a 25-15 overall standing... While the Hawks are struggling at 20-23 for the season... Boston leads the Eastern Atlantic Division with a 6-4 record...
The Hawks are holding their ground with a 4-3 division record... The Celtics have been scoring 116.7 points per game... But the Hawks are outscoring them with an average of 117.9...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads and totals... We have a great sampling of prop bets below for this matchup...
Best Celtics at Hawks Odds
| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Atlanta Hawks are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Atlanta Hawks are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Celtics
Hawks
1/17/26 7:40pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Atlanta Hawks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Prop Bets
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Celtics
Hawks
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hawks
Team Total Points
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -118113.5 u -110Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -115116.5 u -110Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
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Baylor Scheierman
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -110Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
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Dyson Daniels
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Hugo Gonzalez
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Johnson
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
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Jordan Walsh
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -115Bet |
Luka Garza
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Mouhamed Gueye
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Neemias Queta
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Onyeka Okongwu
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Vit Krejci
Points Scored
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
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Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Johnson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11839.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 43.5 o -11043.5 u -118Bet |
Sam Hauser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BOS at ATL 1/17/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Boston Celtics | 35 | 19 | 0.648 | +6.0 | 18-9 | 17-10 | 7-5 | 24-13 | 115.3 | 108.4 | +6.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 26 | 30 | 0.464 | +16.0 | 10-15 | 16-15 | 5-5 | 13-20 | 117.3 | 118.6 | -1.3 | L3 | 5-5 |
Boston Celtics & Atlanta Hawks Futures Odds
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Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Celtics | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hawks | +50000 Bet |
Boston Celtics & Atlanta Hawks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Game
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