Hawks-Celtics WHo Will Cover?

The Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.

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

Joe Johnson went for 35 points and six assists as the Hawks shocked the Celtics 97-92 on Monday night to even their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series 2-2.

Atlanta cashed as 8.5-point home underdogs as the teams played under the 191.5-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Josh Smith had 28 points, seven blocks, and six rebounds for the Hawks, who got 18 points from Mike Bibby in the upset.

Ray Allen led Boston with 21 points, while Kevin Garnett had 20 points, nine boards, and six steals for the Celtics.

Team records:
Atlanta: 37-45 SU, 38-44 ATS
Boston: 66-16 SU, 52-28-2 ATS

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up:
Atlanta home to Boston, Friday, May 2
Boston at Atlanta, Friday, May 2

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