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Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks

Matchup model · Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Boston Celtics
Away · off 72 / def 65.8
38% win
@
116119
proj · O/U 235 · 98.5 pace
Atlanta Hawks
Home · off 73.7 / def 65.3
62% win

Game markets

Moneyline
Boston Celtics+163
Atlanta Hawks-163
62% / 38% win
Spread
Atlanta Hawks -3
home covers 49%
+369%059%-349%-639%-930%
Total
O/U 235
98.5 pace
227o67%231o59%235o50%239o41%243o33%
Boston CelticsDrop coverageoff 72 · def 65.8 · pace 95.8
Jayson TatumForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryDyson Daniels· 94 Perimeter DElite stopper
Secondary: Luguentz Dort · help from Onyeka Okongwu
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points28.128.6
2855%Lean over
Rebounds9.59.7
9.554%Lean over
Assists6.46.6
6.552%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast4444.9
4456%Lean over
Pts + Reb37.638.3
37.556%Lean over
Pts + Ast34.535.1
34.554%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
25+77%30+39%35+9%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
35+94%40+78%45+49%50+21%55+5%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense65.3/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderDyson Daniels · 94
Elite stopper on the ball.
Pace98.5 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitSwitch-heavy
Neutral vs a switching scheme.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Jayson Tatum draws Atlanta Hawks's switch-heavy scheme — switches 1–4 (or 1–5) to erase actions and keep bodies in front.

Primary assignment projects to Dyson Daniels (elite stopper, 94 Perimeter D), Luguentz Dort secondary, with Onyeka Okongwu as the low-man/help.

Model lines Tatum at 28.6 pts (range 24.2–32.9) vs a 28 line — a lean to clear it (55%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (62%), projected 116–119, ~235 total at 98.5 pace.

Payton PritchardGuard
Medium · 55
PrimaryDyson Daniels· 94 Perimeter DElite stopper
Secondary: Luguentz Dort · help from Onyeka Okongwu
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points20.520.8
20.554%Lean over
Rebounds4.34.4
4.547%Lean under
Assists6.56.7
6.554%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast31.331.9
31.554%Lean over
Pts + Reb24.825.2
2553%Lean over
Pts + Ast2727.5
2755%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+59%25+12%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
25+94%30+66%35+24%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense65.3/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderDyson Daniels · 94
Elite stopper on the ball.
Pace98.5 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitSwitch-heavy
Neutral vs a switching scheme.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Payton Pritchard draws Atlanta Hawks's switch-heavy scheme — switches 1–4 (or 1–5) to erase actions and keep bodies in front.

Primary assignment projects to Dyson Daniels (elite stopper, 94 Perimeter D), Luguentz Dort secondary, with Onyeka Okongwu as the low-man/help.

Model lines Pritchard at 20.8 pts (range 17.6–24) vs a 20.5 line — a lean to clear it (54%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (62%), projected 116–119, ~235 total at 98.5 pace.

Atlanta HawksSwitch-heavyoff 73.7 · def 65.3 · pace 101.2
Jalen JohnsonForward
Medium · 58
PrimaryDerrick White· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Jordan Walsh · help from Mitchell Robinson
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points2727.7
2756%Lean over
Rebounds11.611.9
11.556%Lean over
Assists9.69.9
9.556%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast48.249.4
4858%Over
Pts + Reb38.639.5
38.557%Lean over
Pts + Ast36.637.5
36.557%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
25+72%30+31%35+6%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
40+91%45+74%50+47%55+21%60+6%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense65.8/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderDerrick White · 82
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace98.5 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Jalen Johnson draws Boston Celtics's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Derrick White (strong defender, 82 Perimeter D), Jordan Walsh secondary, with Mitchell Robinson as the low-man/help.

Model lines Johnson at 27.7 pts (range 23.4–31.9) vs a 27 line — a lean to clear it (56%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (62%), projected 119–116, ~235 total at 98.5 pace.

Nickeil Alexander-WalkerGuard
Medium · 61
PrimaryDerrick White· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Jordan Walsh · help from Mitchell Robinson
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points25.125.7
2556%Lean over
Rebounds3.83.9
446%Lean under
Assists4.24.3
460%Over
Pts + Reb + Ast33.133.9
3358%Over
Pts + Reb28.929.6
2955%Lean over
Pts + Ast29.330
29.554%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
20+90%25+56%30+16%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+79%35+41%40+10%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense65.8/100
Soft unit — points come easier.
Primary defenderDerrick White · 82
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace98.5 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker draws Boston Celtics's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Derrick White (strong defender, 82 Perimeter D), Jordan Walsh secondary, with Mitchell Robinson as the low-man/help.

Model lines Alexander-Walker at 25.7 pts (range 21.8–29.6) vs a 25 line — a lean to clear it (56%).

Biggest edge: opponent defense — soft unit — points come easier.

Model favors Atlanta Hawks (62%), projected 119–116, ~235 total at 98.5 pace.