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The Boston Celtics welcome the Atlanta Hawks to the TD Garden tonight as they both search for their fourth win in the last five games.
However, CJ McCollum has been cooking as of late, and my Hawks vs Celtics predictions are eyeing him to keep it rolling.
Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28.
Hawks vs Celtics predictionHawks vs Celtics best bet: CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points (-105)
CJ McCollum was the main piece that came to the Atlanta Hawks in the Trae Young trade, and so far, he’s been as advertised. The veteran has cashed the Over in points in four of seven contests since the blockbuster deal.
McCollum had 21 points last Friday against the Suns, and he also dropped another 23 as the Hawks beat the Pacers on Monday. He’s actually struggled against the Boston Celtics this season, with only 12 PPG across three meetings.
Still, McCollum is playing well in his new surroundings, averaging 18 PPG since the trade, and clearing tonight's total in four of his eight games with Atlanta.
He’s also hit the Over in points in two of his previous three contests on the road.
Hawks vs Celtics same-game parlayWithout Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown has turned on superstar mode, averaging a career-best 29.5 PPG, which ranks fourth in the Association.
The veteran has cashed the Over in four of his previous six outings, and during that span, he actually balled out for 41 points against, you guessed it, the Hawks.
Payton Pritchard is a respectable 3-point shooter, averaging 2.6 makes on 7.4 attempts for a 34% clip. He’s drained Over 2.5 triples in two of his last three, and the Oregon product averages 2.5 made treys at home.
Hawks vs Celtics SGP- CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points
- Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
- Payton Pritchard Over 2.5 made threes
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging exactly 3.5 dimes, and he’s cashed the Over in four of his last six.
Hawks vs Celtics SGP- CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points
- Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
- Payton Pritchard Over 2.5 made threes
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 assists
- Spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Hawks +200 | Celtics -245
- Over/Under: Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110)
The Atlanta Hawks have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 45 away games (+9.30 Units / 19% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Hawks vs. Celtics.
How to watch Hawks vs Celtics| Location | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| Date | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-Atlanta, NBCS-Boston |
Not intended for use in MA.
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