Celtics vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Boston Celtics visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Knicks Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 26-27 against the spread, while the Knicks are 30-24 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-6.5 -105O 223.5 -105-250
New York Knicks +6.5 -115U 223.5 -115+190

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 78.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Knicks.

Knicks vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 60 of their last 96 games (+23.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 28 away games (+18.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 59 games (+12.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 67 games (+20.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+14.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 31 games (+14.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+11.35 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.35 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 26-27 (-3.65 Units / -5.92% ROI).

  • 44-12 against the Moneyline (+9.1 Units / 3.23% ROI)
  • 28-28 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 28-28 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 30-24 (+3.65 Units / 5.94% ROI).

  • 34-22 against the Moneyline (+8.15 Units / 6.44% ROI)
  • 23-33 against the Over for game total points (-13.3 Units / -21.59% ROI)
  • 33-23 against the Under for game total points (+7.7 Units / 12.5% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 67 games (-26.45 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-19.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-19.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 88 games (-19.25 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 69 games (-16.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 68 of their last 97 games (-26.60 Units / -6% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 79 games (-24.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 84 games (-22.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 97 games (-20.80 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 98 games (-18.45 Units / -17% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Celtics are 31-6 (.838) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Celtics are 14-1 (.933) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics were 31-1 (.969) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 10-3 (.769) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Knicks are 5-13 (.278) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have shot 38% from three this season — 4th-best in the NBA.

The Knicks are winless (0-12) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .254

Injury Report: Knicks vs. CelticsSaturday‘s Game, Feb. 24

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have made 16.2 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.4 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 856 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,136 points/136 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 8.5 second chance points per game (459 points/54 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (2,578 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.4

The Knicks averaged 18.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,549 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 38.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,064 rebounds/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Celtics have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (5,176 rebounds/135 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (5,885 points/4,929 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.30

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,926 rebounds/54 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (4,917 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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