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.
Advertisement
Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28.
Hawks vs Celtics prediction
Hawks 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.
Advertisement
He’s also hit the Over in points in two of his previous three contests on the road.
Hawks vs Celtics same-game parlay
Without 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.
Advertisement
Hawks vs Celtics SGP
CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points
Jaylen Brown Over 29.5 points
Payton Pritchard Over 2.5 made threes
Our “from downtown” SGP: Nickeil and Dime
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
Hawks vs Celtics odds
Spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Hawks +200 | Celtics -245
Over/Under: Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110)
Hawks vs Celtics betting trend to know
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
Hawks vs Celtics latest injuries
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
Advertisement
This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here