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The Boston Celtics (7-2) look to build on a four-game home winning run when hosting the New York Knicks (5-4) on November 13, 2023.
The Celtics hit the court as 8.5-point favorites against the Knicks. The game’s over/under is set at 222.
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Knicks
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. New York Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -395 odds to win the game, while New York is listed at +310 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 222 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV: NBCS
Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends
The Celtics have compiled a 4-3-2 record against the spread this season. This season, Boston has been favored nine times and won seven of those games. This season, five of the Celtics’ games have gone over the point total.
The Knicks have compiled a 5-2-2 record against the spread this year. New York has been posted as the underdog three times this season but has yet walk away from any of those games with an upset. Knicks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season.
Celtics vs. Knicks Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum posts 29.7 points, 8.3 boards and 4.0 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocks. Jaylen Brown puts up 24.7 points, 6.0 boards and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 49.1% from the floor and 45.8% from downtown, with 3.7 made 3-pointers per contest (10th in NBA). Kristaps Porzingis averages 20.7 points, 7.7 boards and 1.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 2.0 blocks. Derrick White is averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 assists and 4.3 boards per game.
Knicks
Julius Randle’s averages for the season are 13.7 points, 11.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists, making 27.7% of his shots from the floor and 30.0% from 3-point range, with 2.0 triples per game. Jalen Brunson’s averages on the season are 20.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest, making 37.5% of his shots from the floor and 48.0% from beyond the arc, with 4.0 treys per contest (fifth in league). The Knicks get 22.7 points, 3.0 boards and 3.3 assists per game from RJ Barrett. The Knicks get 5.7 points, 11.3 boards and 0.7 assists per game from Mitchell Robinson.
What you need to know about the Celtics
The Celtics have been led by their offense, as they rank fifth-best in the NBA by averaging 120.2 points per game. They rank sixth in the league in points allowed (106.8 per contest). The Celtics are allowing 43.2 boards per game this season (11th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve provided a lift by averaging 49.4 rebounds per contest (best). The Celtics rank 17th in the NBA with 25.0 dimes per game.
In home games, Boston is averaging 14.0 more points per game (128.0) than it is on the road (114.0). Boston owns a 36.1% three-point percentage this season (13th-ranked in NBA), but it has really shined by making 15.8 treys per contest (second-best). Boston is giving up 12.7 threes per game (17th-ranked in league). It is allowing opposing teams to shoot 33.1% (seventh-ranked) from beyond the arc.
What you need to know about the Knicks
Offensively, the Knicks are the 25th-ranked squad in the league (109.6 points per game). Defensively, they are second-best (103.2 points allowed per game). On the glass, New York is second-best in the league in rebounds (48.9 per game). It is eighth in rebounds allowed (42.1 per game). With 23.1 assists per game, the Knicks are fifth-worst in the league.
In 2023-24 the Knicks are scoring 5.0 more points per game at home (111.8) than on the road (106.8). The Knicks are ninth in the league in 3-pointers made (13.2 per game) and 15th in 3-point percentage (35.6%). New York is 12th in the league in 3-pointers allowed (11.9 per game) and 11th in 3-point percentage defensively (34.1%).
Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Celtics, and we expect that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 222 points.
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