The NY Knicks and Boston Celtics meet Sunday 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 beat the Nuggets, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Pacers next. The Knicks have won 8 of their last 9 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.5 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.1 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.9 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.1 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Heat and Rockets, and they play the Bulls next. The Celtics have won 26 of their last 36 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 115.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 17.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer, and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 12 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 16 day games at TD Garden.
- The Knicks have lost 16 of their last 20 day games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last two games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Knicks’ last 13 games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard has recorded 11 games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- The Celtics are allowing just 102.1 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta are on the floor this season – lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.2) this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.1).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum. Sam Hauser is questionable.
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks. Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby are questionable.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks and the points are worth a look, but it’s difficult to take them seriously seeing this injury report. I need clarity before I can back the Knicks. Check the injury report for updates before betting. I’ll lean Celtics at the time of this writing. The home team is 5-0 SU and ATS in the last 5 games between the Celtics and Knicks. The Knicks have also struggled on the road this season, where they have 13 losses. Early start time. Give me Celtics.