{"id":21543,"date":"2026-01-17T11:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/?p=21543"},"modified":"2026-01-17T11:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:48:13","slug":"sunday-nba-tips-hawks-to-trouble-celtics-in-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/sunday-nba-tips-hawks-to-trouble-celtics-in-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday NBA Tips \u2013 McCollum to Cook against Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunday\u2019s nine-game slate shapes as a potential playoff preview, with Minnesota taking on San Antonio in the West and Boston heading to Atlanta to face the new-look Hawks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Celtics have been something of a nemesis for the Hawks in recent seasons, but the tide may be turning. Trae Young has been moved on as Atlanta looks to build around rising star Jalen Johnson.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEG 1 – Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 6.5 Reb + Ast<\/span><\/h3>\n

Alexander-Walker has put together an outstanding first half of the season and is firmly in the conversation for Most Improved Player.<\/span><\/p>\n

Averaging a combined 9.4 rebounds and assists across his last five games, this number could climb further if Dyson Daniels is ruled out late, with the guard currently listed as questionable.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEG 2 – C.J. McCollum 15+ Points<\/span><\/h3>\n

McCollum has wasted no time endearing himself to Hawks fans, averaging 19 points per game across his first three appearances in red and white.<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s done this while shooting just 16% from three-point range \u2014 a major outlier for a proven sharpshooter. If the perimeter shot normalises, clearing 15 points looks very achievable.<\/span><\/p>\n

LEG 3 – Luka Garza 4+ Rebounds<\/span><\/h3>\n

Garza is steadily closing the gap on Neemias Queta\u2019s minutes and is now regularly seeing 20+ minutes on the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

If that trend continues here, he should have no trouble collecting four or more rebounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Same Game Multi<\/span><\/h3>\n

Alexander-Walker Over 6.5 RA \/ McCollum 15+ Points \/ Garza 4+ Rebounds = $3.30<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

VALUE BET<\/span><\/h3>\n

Onyeka Okongwu 10+ Rebounds @ $2.12<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Averaging 9.4 rebounds per game across his last ten outings, Okongwu gets a strong matchup here against Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Kristaps Porzingis again unavailable and Joe Mazzulla beginning to split minutes between Queta and Garza, Okongwu should be on the floor for heavy minutes. A double-double at $2.25 is also firmly in play.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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