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(NBA) Atlanta vs. Boston,
Point Spread: -12.50 | -104.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Loss
The Atlanta Hawks have been playing better but those games were at home. They are poor on the road. They only have 10 wins in 24 road games on the season. The Boston Celtics are incredible at home, going 23-3. Furthermore, the Hawks’ defense won’t hold up against this Celtics squad. The Hawks continue to give up a ton of points. They are conceding 120 points per 100 possessions compared to only 110 points per 100 by the Celtics. Also, Boston will shine in the offensive end. They are shooting 38% from beyond the arc and the Hawks are pegged 28th in the NBA in three-point defense. Look for the Celtics to get another blowout win on Wednesday night!