If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Celtics vs. Knicks, look no further. The Knicks are hitting the road to challenge the Celtics on Friday, Dec 8 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total is 221, with the Celtics being favored by 7. Keep reading to get our Celtics vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -7
- Total 221
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 8
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that New York was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Celtics struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Can New York Lock in a Road Win?
In their last three games, the Knicks have gone 2-1 and have an overall record of 12-8. When playing against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are 10-5 compared to a 2-3 record against non-conference opponents.
The Knicks recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 122 points against the Bucks. This output exceeded their season average of 111.5 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Jalen Brunson, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 24.9, while Julius Randle also carries a PPG average of 21.4 into the game.
On average, the New York defense is giving up 107.5 points per game (3rd). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Knicks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.7% while allowing 36.7% from downtown.
Can Boston Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
The Celtics come into today’s game vs. the Knicks with an overall record of 15-5, including a 7-3 mark in their last ten games. They currently hold the top spot in both the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division.
The Celtics’ offense wrapped up their last game with 112 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 116.5 points per contest. Boston’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.3 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 2nd in attempts and 15th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 4th in the NBA at 108.1 points allowed per contest.
Boston’s defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 16th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 8th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.8 rejections per game.
Celtics vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with a stat line of 24 points, 4 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 25.5 Points (-120)
Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +7, we recommend going with the Knicks on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 221 and given that our model is projecting 218 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Knicks +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook