Hawks vs. Celtics odds, line, spread: 2021 NBA picks, Feb. 17 predictions from proven computer model
The SportsLine projection model has a pick for the clash between the Hawks and Celtics. Here are the results

The Boston Celtics will take on the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at TD Garden. Boston is 14-13 overall and 7-4 at home, while Atlanta is 11-16 overall and 5-7 on the road. The Celtics have won the last seven meetings between the two teams. Boston is favored by three-points in the latest Celtics vs. Hawks odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 224.5. Before entering any Hawks vs. Celtics picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it returned over $5,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks last season. The model is also up more than $8,400 on top-rated NBA picks over the past two-plus seasons. Dating back to last season, it enters Week 9 of the 2020-21 NBA schedule on a stunning 83-48 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Celtics vs. Hawks. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Celtics vs. Hawks:
- Celtics vs. Hawks spread: Celtics -3
- Celtics vs. Hawks over-under: 224.5 points
What you need to know about the Celtics
Boston strolled past Denver on Tuesday, 112-99. Jaylen Brown (27 points) was the top scorer for Boston. He also had eight assists. The Celtics avoided a third consecutive loss with their second win in the last six games. Jayson Tatum scored 21 points.
Boston led by as many as 15 in the first half on Tuesday and had an 11-point lead after three quarters. The Celtics totaled 26 assists. Brown is averaging a career-best 26.0 points per game. Daniel Theis (finger) did not play on Tuesday.
What you need to know about the Hawks
The Hawks lost to the New York Knicks on Monday, 123-112. Trae Young had 23 points and eight assists. Kevin Huerter finished with only eight points on 2-for-12 shooting in his 36 minutes on the court. Atlanta has lost four consecutive games.
Clint Capela double-doubled with 15 points and 18 rebounds on Monday, He has totaled double figures in rebounds in 22 of 24 games. Atlanta is allowing 120 points per game during its four-game losing streak. Skylar Mays is averaging 10.3 points on 55 percent shooting over his last three games. Rajon Rondo (back) will not play on Wednesday.
How to make Celtics vs. Hawks picks
The model has simulated Celtics vs. Hawks 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning under, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Celtics vs. Hawks? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Celtics vs. Hawks spread to jump on Wednesday, all from the model that is on an incredible 83-48 roll.















