The NY Knicks and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the 76ers, and they play the Magic and Pistons next. The Knicks have split their last 10 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 100 points on 37.2 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 21 points and 5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19 points and 1 assist. Josh Hart is the third double-digit scorer, and Andre Drummond is dishing out 4 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 53 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Pistons, and they play the Bulls and Nets next. The Celtics have won 13 of their last 17 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 113 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Paul George is averaging 38 points and 5 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17 points and 1 rebound. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Jayson Tatum is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games against Celtics teams that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Celtics teams that held a losing record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 24 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Celtics’ last 11 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Paul George recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (21) of any player in the league last season.
- The Celtics were allowing just 101.9 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta was on the floor last season – the lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranked 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.9) last season.
- Andre Drummond ranked 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.6) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics ranked 1st in the league for opponent points per game last season (107.2).
- The Celtics ranked 1st in the league for opponent steals per game last season (6.2).
- The Knicks ranked 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game last season (10.0).
- The Knicks ranked 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game last season (7.3).
Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report
Jaden Atkins, Kevin McCullar, and Tyler Nickel are questionable for the Knicks.
Devin Carter is out for the Celtics with an illness.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction
Both teams will be eager for a bounce-back spot as the Knicks lost on banner night and the Celtics blew a 69-point lead. The value is with the Knicks and the free bucket, as the chemistry is there already and you’re not going to get this team as a dog often. The Celtics are still working things out with a newly shaped roster. The Knicks have won 7 of the last 10 games against the Celtics and often give them fits on the defensive side. Should be a fun one. I still want the free bucket with the Knicks.