Boston ended a two-game losing streak with a 98-88 home win over Miami on Wednesday. The Celtics set a franchise record by rallying from a 26-point deficit. The Hawks won the season series with the Celtics 3-1. Atlanta won the most recent meeting 118-107 but I like the Celtics with the points to steal game 1.
Celtics are just too good at forcing turnovers, and they will be pushing the pace for sure. The Celtics might win game 1, if not game 2, then they will win games 3, 4 and 6. The Celtics also have one of the best, if not the best perimeter defender, Avery Bradley. Jae Crowder can also close out on Milsap, Teague, or Korver on the perimeter if they are behind the three point line.

Jared Sullinger needs to have a big game along with Isaiah Thomas. Brad Stevens is a very good coach and with the a few games to prepare I think the Celtics get the ATS WIN here on Saturday evening.