Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Preview
At 7:30 ET on TNT, the Knicks (-138) will take on the Celtics (+114) at TD Garden in Boston. The over/under line for the game is 214.
Currently, the Knicks are favored by 2.5 points over the Celtics. New York is 47-32 and in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. They have won two straight games. The Celtics are 62-17 and in 1st place in the Eastern Conference.
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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Knicks and Celtics did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Celtics have the leg up at 3-0. The Celtics also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 228 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Knicks last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 108. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-4-1, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, the Celtics have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Boston has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction
On the season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 33-45-1, and their games have averaged 220.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.
New York’s last two games have gone over the O/U line, with their most recent game against the Bulls finishing with a combined score of 245 points (212.5 O/U line).
Against the spread, the Knicks have covered in their last two games and have an overall ATS record of 44-34. On the road, they are 22-17 ATS compared to 22-17 ATS at home.
The Knicks are 47-32 this season and have won their last two games. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 3rd place and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.
In non-conference games, the Knicks are 15-15 compared to 32-17 against the East. As the favorite this season, they have a record of 34-11 and are favored by 2.5 points today.
Heading into their game against the Celtics, the Knicks are 19th in the league in scoring at 112.7 points per game. However, they have been better on the road this season, averaging 114.3 points per game compared to 111.0 at home.
So far, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.0% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%. In terms of pace, the Knicks are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 94.8 possessions per game.
One area where the Knicks have excelled this season is on the offensive glass, as they lead the league in offensive rebounds at 12.6 per game. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league at 24.4 per game.
So far this season, the Knicks defense has been performing well, ranking 2nd in the NBA at 108.1 points allowed per contest. The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.1% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.
Boston is coming off a 104-91 loss to the Bucks. The combined scoring in that game was 195, and the O/U line was 230.5. The Celtics were 3.5-point underdogs in that game.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 40-38-1, and their games have averaged 229.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.
In terms of their ATS record, the Celtics are 40-36 overall and 21-16 at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 2-2, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games on the road.
As the underdog, the Celtics are 2.5-point underdogs today, and their record as the underdog is 2-2. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 62-17.
On average, the Celtics are outscoring their opponents by 15.5 points per game at home. Their straight-up home record is 35-3, and they have won 13 straight games at home.
Heading into the game, the Celtics are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 120.4 points per game (2nd). At home, they have been even better, averaging 123.1 points per game (2nd).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Celtics lead the league in three-point makes per game with an average of 16.5. They are also 3rd in three-point shooting percentage at 38%.
Overall, Boston is 8th in field goal percentage (48%) and 14th in assists (26.8). In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.
Not only do the Celtics’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 5th in the league in points allowed. Boston has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 7th in the league over their last three games at 103.7 PPG allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.0% while allowing 34.8% from downtown.
Despite being 2.5 point underdogs, we predict the Celtics to come out on top with a final score of 115-112.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Celtics on the moneyline (+114)
- The Celtics are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Projecting a combined 227 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Patella – Questionable
- Al Horford – Toe – Questionable
- Kristaps Porzingis – Hamstring – Questionable
- Jaylen Brown – Hand – Questionable
- Jayson Tatum – Knee – Questionable
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Questionable
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
