Knicks vs. Celtics Predictions, Odds & Props

The Knicks are gearing up to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, Oct 25. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Boston comes into this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 224.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Knicks vs. Celtics predictions below.

Knicks vs. Celtics Odds

Spread: Celtics -3.5
Total 224.5

Game Info

Date: Wednesday, Oct 25
Time: 7:00 ET
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
TV: ESPN

Celtics Betting Trends

Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
Through their last three road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 107 points per game.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Celtics have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.

Knicks Betting Trends

In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Although New York has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 95 points per game in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, New York has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.

Can the Boston Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Boston is coming off a season where they achieved a 57-25 overall record during the 2022-2023 season, resulting in a win percentage of 69.5%. Additionally, they maintained a record of 51-21 when favored, while as underdogs, their record stood at 4-4.

Last year’s offense ended with the Boston Celtics recording 99.3 possessions per game during the 2022-2023 NBA season, placing them 14th in the league. They ranked 4th in the NBA with a scoring average of 117.9 points per game. However, in terms of free throw attempts, the Celtics ranked 28th in the league with an average of 21.6 per game.

On offense, Boston finished 6th in the NBA with a three point percentage of 37.7% last season. They ranked 2nd in the league with 42.6 three point attempts per game. Additionally, the Celtics had an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%, placing them 4th in the NBA.

Boston’s defense is coming off a season where they ranked 4th in the league with a three point percentage allowed of 34.5. They also ranked 4th in the league with an average of 21.1 free throw attempts allowed per game. Furthermore, they placed 5th in the league by allowing an average of 111.4 points per game.

Is a Home Win Possible for New York?

The Knicks, during the 2022-2023 NBA Basketball season, achieved a home record of 23-18. They also maintained a home scoring margin of +4.3. In overall performance, the team secured an impressive record of 47-35 and a division rank of 3rd.

Last year’s New York offense saw the Knicks rank 3rd in the NBA with an average of 25.5 free throw attempts per game. In terms of possessions, they ranked 25th in the league with an average of 97.7 per game. Additionally, the Knicks scored an average of 116.0 points per game, placing them 11th in the NBA.

In terms of their three point performance, the New York Knicks ranked 19th in the NBA last season with a three point percentage of 35.4%. They also attempted an average of 35.7 three point shots per game, placing them 8th in the league. Furthermore, their effective field goal percentage of 54.1% ranked them 19th in the NBA.

On defense, the New York offense ranked 15th in the NBA with opponents shooting a three-point percentage of 35.7. They also ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 23.7 free throw attempts per game. The Knicks’ defense, on average, permitted 113.1 points per game, placing them 13th in the NBA.

Knicks vs. Celtics Player Prop

A player prop we are looking at is Jayson Tatum and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111.

In his matchup vs. the Knicks, we are recommending to take the under on Jayson Tatum and his prop of 25.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 22.

The Prop: Jayson Tatum Under 25.5 Points | -111 at FanDuel Sportsbook

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