Boston at Atlanta

Boston has the best record in the league by a wide (and widening) margin, on a 9-0 SU, 8-1 ATS run. They're second in the NBA in scoring, while the defense is fifth in points given up (109.4 per game), second in field goal shooting allowed (45.3%), and third at defending the 3-pointer (34.8%). The Celtics are 43-29 ATS after a double-digit win and 36-14 ATS against teams that allow 48% shooting or worse. Meanwhile, the Hawks are on a 2-5 SU/ATS slide. Atlanta has a losing record because of bad defense, ranked 27th in points surrendered (120.7 per game), 28th in shooting allowed (49.4%), and 28th at defending beyond the arc (38.4%). The Hawks are on a 12-22 spread run at home, plus 12-21 ATS as an underdog. Play Boston.