New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Preview
At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks (+216) are hosting the Celtics (-268) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Celtics (-7) come in on a 7-game win streak and are 1st in the East, while the Knicks (+7) are 4th in the East.
This game will tip off at 8:30 ET and will be shown on ABC.
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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between New York and Boston, the Celtics have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 10 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Boston is averaging 118 points compared to New York at 108.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 8-2 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 119 points per game in these games.
- Across the Knicks last ten home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 107. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, New York has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
As the Celtics look to extend their winning streak to eight games, they are favored by 7 points on the spread. This season, the Celtics have been favored in 53 of their 56 games and have gone 42-11 in those games.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 25-28, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, the Celtics are 11-14 ATS compared to 14-14 ATS at home.
In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Bulls by a score of 129-112. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and the Celtics were favored by 8.5 points. This improved their overall record to 44-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.
This season, the Celtics have an O/U record of 28-28, and their games have averaged a combined 231.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, and 42 of their games have had higher O/U lines.
So far this season, the Celtics are the top three-point shooting team in the NBA, making an average of 16.4 threes per game. Their three-point shooting percentage is 38% (4th). Overall, the Celtics are 12th in field goal percentage (48%).
When it comes to scoring, Boston is 5th in the league with 120.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 119 points per game compared to 122.6 at home.
When it comes to pace, the Celtics are 16th in the NBA at 98.4 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th with 26.2 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Celtics’ defense is giving up an average of 110.6 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Celtics are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 2nd in blocked shots at 6.6 per game.
In terms of their ATS record, the Knicks have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games. Overall, they are 16-11 ATS at home and 32-24 ATS for the season.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 22-33-1, and today’s line of 224 is right around their season average of 225.8. In 29 of their games, the O/U line has been lower than 224.
The Knicks are coming off a 110-96 win over the 76ers, where they were 1-point underdogs. The combined scoring in that game was 206 points, and the O/U line was 228.5.
As underdogs this season, the Knicks are 9-15 straight-up and 11-13 vs. the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 2.5 points per game as underdogs.
Currently, the Knicks are 2nd in the Atlantic Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34-22. In the East, they are 23-12 and 11-10 against non-conference opponents.
At home, the Knicks are 21st in the league in scoring at 114.2 points per game. Overall, they are 18th in the NBA with 114.4 points per game. In terms of pace, New York is the slowest team in the league at 95.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 13th in the NBA, making 13 threes per game. However, they are just 22nd in two-point field goal percentage at 46%. Overall, New York is 22nd in the league in field goal percentage.
On the offensive glass, the Knicks are 3rd in the NBA with an average of 12.7 offensive rebounds per game. In terms of assists, New York is 29th in the league at 23.7 per game.
Coming into the game, the Knicks’ defense has finished four straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 3rd in the league at 109.7 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Knicks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.6% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Celtics to win this one with a projected score of 152-107.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- The Celtics should also cover at -7
- Projecting a combined 259 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
