The Boston Celtics and NY Knicks meet Friday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the 76ers, and they play the Pistons and Pelicans next. The Celtics haven’t started 0-2 since the 2021-22 season.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Derrick White is averaging 25 points and 3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25 points and 6 rebounds. Neemias Queta is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 25.6 percent from beyond the arc and 88.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 40 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Cavs, and they play the Heat and Bucks next. The Knicks haven’t started 2-0 since the 2021-22 season.
The NY Knicks are averaging 119 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.5 percent shooting. OG Anunoby is averaging 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 23 points and 5 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 41.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 19 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 road games following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six games following a home win.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 13 road games following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six Friday games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jalen Brunson leads all Knicks players for points per 36 minutes (24.1) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Sam Hauser ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Derrick White ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (32.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (4.0).
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (16.0).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (3.0).
Knicks vs Celtics Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Mitchell Robinson. Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are questionable.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury. Luka Garza is out with a concussion.
Knicks vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics are the healthier team and should have a chip on their shoulder after blowing that game to the 76ers. I’d like to see the status of KAT and Hart before locking this in. However, I was on the Knicks in the opener, and they didn’t let me down, so I’ll go back to the well. The Knicks looked to be in regular season form against the Cavs, and the crowd shows up. This is a rivalry spot where the Knicks would like to take care of business, and they’ve won 4 of the last 6 games against the Celtics. The line is reasonable. Give me the Knicks.