Hawks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 18, 2026, 12:39AM | 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, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum, the Hawks are aiming to beat a Celtics side that includes Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Anfernee Simons.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Hawks vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Atlanta vs Boston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 63% chance of defeating the Hawks at State Farm Arena.
Hawks vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at State Farm Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Hawks $2.35, Celtics $1.62
- Line: Hawks +3.5 ($1.91), Celtics -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 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 Hawks at $2.35 and the Celtics at $1.62.
The Hawks are 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 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Celtics (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% 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 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Hawks vs Celtics best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Hawks vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawks vs Celtics at State Farm Arena on Sunday is the Celtics winning 115-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Atlanta vs Boston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Atlanta vs Boston game.
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Hawks vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Hawks and Celtics at State Farm Arena is scheduled to start 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Atlanta vs Boston 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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