The NY Knicks and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in the NBA playoffs Game 5 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 look to make the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-00 season. The Knicks are 7-3 in these NBA playoffs and are 5-0 on the road. The Knicks haven’t lost a road game since April 10.
The NY Knicks are averaging 106.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 30.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 1.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics need a win to force a game 6 on Friday. The Celtics have split their last eight games overall. The Celtics have seen 15 of their 25 losses come at home.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 97.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.9 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.3 points and 3.9 assists. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won 25 of their last 28 games following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 Eastern Conference Semifinals road games.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at TD Garden following a home win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last four playoff games as road underdogs.
- The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.
Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report
Sam Hauser is probable, which means he’ll play for the first time since game 1. Jayson Tatum is out due to an Achilles injury. The Celtics were 8-2 SU this season without Tatum, which includes a 6-1 record since March.
The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction
The Celtics are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but it’s tough to lay points with them given the injury to Tatum. While Tatum gets crushed a lot by media and fans, he did lead the Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists this season. The Knicks have to see this as a golden chance to end things and not give the Celtics hope.
The Knicks are also undefeated on the road in these playoffs, and they’ve outright won five of their last six games as an underdog. The Knicks have also been a five point underdog or greater in all four games of this series, and have obviously won three of those games. The Knicks have been a cash cow in this series, while the Celtics are 42-48-1 ATS on the season. The Celtics are also 3-5 ATS in their last five games when favorites of five or more points, and four of those failed covers were outright losses. We’re getting points with the healthier team. I’ll take the Knicks.