Celtics vs Hawks Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 29, 2026, 12:33AM | Published: Jan 28, 2026, 2:05PM
The Boston Celtics will face the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the Celtics are up against a Hawks line-up that includes Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Celtics vs Hawks game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Boston vs Atlanta NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 69% chance of winning against the Hawks at TD Garden.
Celtics vs Hawks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.50, Hawks $2.65
- Line: Celtics -5.5 ($1.91), Hawks +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Celtics at $1.50 and the Hawks at $2.65.
The Celtics are 5.5-point favourites against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hawks (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Celtics and the Hawks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 232.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Celtics vs Hawks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.50 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Celtics vs Hawks best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Celtics vs Hawks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Hawks at TD Garden this Thursday is the Celtics winning 118-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Atlanta game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Celtics vs Hawks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Atlanta game.
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Celtics vs Hawks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Celtics and Hawks at TD Garden is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Atlanta predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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