Celtics-Hawks Preview

The Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Rajon Rondo had a team-high 16 points on Friday night to lead the Celtics to a 102-86 win over the Milaukee Bucks.

The Celtics managed to cover the big 14-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (197).

Joe Johnson was good for 34 points on Friday night as the Hawks rolled to a 116-104 win over the New York Knicks.

The Hawks managed to cover the 6-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (209.5).

Team records:
Boston: 63-16 SU, 49-28-2 ATS
Atlanta: 37-42 SU, 38-41 ATS

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a win are 8-2

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-9
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Next up:
Boston at New York, Monday, April 14
Atlanta home to Orlando, Tuesday, April 15

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