Hawks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 17, 2026, 4:20PM | Published: Jan 17, 2026, 2:05PM
The Atlanta Hawks will sqaure off with the Boston Celtics in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Sunday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu, the Hawks are aiming to beat a Celtics team that includes Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Anfernee Simons.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hawks vs Celtics game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Atlanta vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 63% chance of winning against the Hawks at State Farm Arena.
Hawks vs Celtics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at State Farm Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hawks $2.35, Celtics $1.62
- Line: Hawks +3.5 ($1.91), Celtics -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230 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 Hawks at $2.35 and the Celtics at $1.62.
The Hawks are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Hawks and the Celtics have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 230-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Hawks vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Hawks vs Celtics best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Hawks vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawks vs Celtics at State Farm Arena on Sunday is the Celtics winning 115-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Atlanta vs Boston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Hawks vs Celtics prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Atlanta vs Boston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Hawks vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Hawks and Celtics at State Farm Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: State Farm Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Atlanta vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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