BOSTON CELTICS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS PLAYER PROP BETS – MARCH 25, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports. One of the games on tap from tonight’s slate features the Boston Celtics taking on the Atlanta Hawks on the front end of a two-game set.
This Boston Celtics-Atlanta Hawks matchup features two teams going in opposite directions. The Celtics have the league’s best record and clinch the top seed in the East with a win against Atlanta or a Milwaukee Bucks loss. Meanwhile, the Hawks are currently locked into the last play-in tournament slot. Which players are most likely to step up and lead their respective teams to victory?
Here is a look at my player prop bets for this contest.
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview
On the heels of his 26-point performance against the Bulls, Jayson Tatum is the key player to watch for the league’s top team. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 26.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 26.5 points.
Here is a look at how his numbers stack up against the projected points total for this matchup.
- In 22 career games against the Atlanta Hawks, he is averaging 24.2 points per contest.
- On the season, Tatum is averaging 27.1 points per game across 66 outings with the Boston Celtics.
- In 33 road contests, he is averaging 26.9 points per contest.
- Tatum has played against Eastern Conference teams 41 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 27.0 points per outing.
- In 12 matchups against Southeast Division opponents, he is averaging 29.2 points per game.
- Tatum has played on Friday night 10 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 31.4 points per outing.
- Over his last 10 outings, Tatum has averaged 27.5 points per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup five times during that stretch.
Prediction: Jayson Tatum OVER 26.5 points
With multiple players out with injuries, Dejounte Murray is the man to watch for the Hawks. He currently has -110 odds of scoring more than 25.5 points and -120 odds of finishing with less than 25.5 points.
Will Murray’s season numbers favorably compare against the estimated points total for this matchup? Let’s look at the tale of the tape to find out.
- In 11 career games against the Boston Celtics, he is averaging 13.5 points per contest.
- This season, Murray is averaging 22.3 points per game across 67 appearances.
- In 33 home contests, he is averaging 21.9 PPG.
- Murray has played against Eastern Conference teams 41 times this season. In those contests, he is averaging 20.6 points per outing.
- In nine Monday night appearances this season, Murray is averaging 23.3 PPG.
- In 14 matchups against Atlantic Division opponents, he is averaging 18.4 points per game.
- Over his last 10 outings, Murray has averaged 26.7 points per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup five times during that stretch.
- All the above trends indicate that going with the under would be the smart choice. However, because the Hawks are missing several key players, this will create additional scoring opportunities for Murray against the Boston Celtics. So, based on the fact, and his recent 10-game stretch, I am going in the other direction and picking the “over” for Murray.
Prediction: Dejounte Murray OVER 25.5 points
James Tillman’s Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks Player Prop Picks
- Player Prop Bet #1: Jayson Tatum OVER 26.5 points for the Boston Celtics
- Player Prop Bet #2: Dejounte Murray OVER 25.5 points for the Atlanta Hawks
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