Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
NBA Game: Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics
Time: Wednesday 01/14 8:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Atlanta -7.5 (-102)
Boston keeps losing players via trades for draft picks. Note to the GM: You need guys on the court to compete! Boston’s defense is a big problem at #26 in points allowed and #23 at defending the three-pointer. The Celtics are 1-5 ATS at home against a team with a winning road record. Into town comes first-place Atlanta at #7 in points scored, #2 in points allowed and #5 in FG shooting defense. Atlanta has won nine in a row after a 105-87 victory Tuesday in Philadelphia, earning a franchise-best ninth consecutive road win. Atlanta is an NBA-best 23-2 dating back to Nov. 28, and Tuesday’s win was the latest impressive defensive effort as they limited Philadelphia to 40.8% shooting. During the 25-game span, the Hawks have held opponents to a league-low 93.0 points per game and 42.3%. The Hawks are on a sizzling 37-16 ATS run, including 21-6 ATS in their last 27 road games. Play Atlanta.
NBA Game: Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics
Time: Wednesday 01/14 8:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Atlanta -7.5 (-102)
Boston keeps losing players via trades for draft picks. Note to the GM: You need guys on the court to compete! Boston’s defense is a big problem at #26 in points allowed and #23 at defending the three-pointer. The Celtics are 1-5 ATS at home against a team with a winning road record. Into town comes first-place Atlanta at #7 in points scored, #2 in points allowed and #5 in FG shooting defense. Atlanta has won nine in a row after a 105-87 victory Tuesday in Philadelphia, earning a franchise-best ninth consecutive road win. Atlanta is an NBA-best 23-2 dating back to Nov. 28, and Tuesday’s win was the latest impressive defensive effort as they limited Philadelphia to 40.8% shooting. During the 25-game span, the Hawks have held opponents to a league-low 93.0 points per game and 42.3%. The Hawks are on a sizzling 37-16 ATS run, including 21-6 ATS in their last 27 road games. Play Atlanta.
