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WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis of tonight’s Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics showdown from State Farm Arena. Both the Hawks and Celtics sit in the top three of the Eastern Conference standings.

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Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds

Wednesday, November 16	NBA Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars
Point Spread:	Atlanta Hawks +1.5 vs Boston Celtics
Total:	236 Points
Arena:	State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA
Game Time:	7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT
TV:	ESPN

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Analysis

The Boston Celtics visit State Farm Arena to meet the Atlanta Hawks in a clash between two of the Eastern Conferences top teams.

The Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-106 on the road on Monday, upping their record to 9-5 on the season. The Celtics were also in action on Monday and won 126-122 at home improving their record 11-3.

This is the first of three games to be played between these teams in a regular season series they split 2-2 last season. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 PM EST/4:30 PST with this being the first game in an ESPN doubleheader.

Hawks Got The Bucks Number

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-106 on Monday evening after beating them 117-98 the Monday prior. De’Andre Hunter led his team in scoring with 24 points while Trae Young added 21.

Clint Capela also added a 19 point 10 rebound double-double. The Bucks were without Jrue Holiday on Monday but the Hawks were without Young in the prior victory over Milwaukee. The Hawks boast a dynamic 1-2 scoring punch of their own in Young and Dejounte Murray.

Young averages 26.9 points and 9.3 assists a game while Murray averages 21.5 and 7.8. Atlanta is 10th in the league in scoring with 1115.6 points a game on 46.6% from the field.

The Hawks rank 16th in defensive scoring with 113.1 points a game on 45.2% shooting. The Hawks starting five haven’t always been in sync, but once they gel look out!

Celts Look To Make It Eight Straight

After starting the season 4-3, the Boston Celtics won their 7th straight game 126-122 at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder to improve to 11-3. Jayson Tatum led his team with 27 points on 9 of 23 from the field. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart were not far behind with 26 and 22 points respectively.

Al Horford also added a 12 point 10 rebound double-double. The superstar duo of Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown with a strong supporting has led the Celtics to #1 in the league in scoring with 120 points a game while ranking 3rd in shooting percentage at 48.4% and 4th in three-point percentage at 38.2%.

Tatum leads the team in scoring with 31.9 points a game while Marcus Smart leads the team in assists with 7.1 a game.

Defense was this teams calling card last season but they are below average in defensive scoring this year at 19th with 114.1 points allowed per game. This will be a great test for this Celtics team as they have fed mostly on mid-tier teams thus far.

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Prop Prediction

The Boston Celtics are 1.5 point road favorites with a total of 232.5. This should be a great game on national TV with two teams loaded with star power. I’ll be looking to take advantage of one teams weakness down low.

Clint Capela struggled to score against the Celtics last season with only 9, 8, 6 and 5 points against them. However, elite defender Robert Williams III played in three of those four games and he won’t be playing tonight.

The Celtics are middle of the pack in points scored by opposing centers with 21.6 points allowed per game. However they allow the 3rd most rebounds to the position with 17.28 allowed per game.

Considering Capela will be the biggest body on the court he should get plenty of rebounds and thus plenty of put back opportunities. His double-double line is at plus money and the scoring will go hand-in-hand with his rebounds. Let’s say yes to the double-double on Capela.

Prediction: Clint Capela Double-Double Yes +106 Fanduel

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Meet the Author

Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.

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