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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 5

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 05, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (4-2) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (3-3)
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on MSG & NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in New York.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Celtics vs Knicks Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 3-5 against the spread, while the Knicks are 4-4 against the spread.

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Celtics vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-4.5 -105O 225.5 -110-175
New York Knicks +4.5 -115U 225.5 -110145

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 64.3% confidence.

Knicks vs Celtics Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 50 away games (+23.48 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 44 away games (+23.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 40 away games (+18.95 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 40 away games (+18.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 84 games (+13.40 Units / 14% ROI)
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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 61 games (+16.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 27 games (+12.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 38 of their last 63 games (+11.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+11.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+10.20 Units / 36% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 3-5 (-2.5 Units / -28.57% ROI).

    • 5-3 against the Moneyline (-1.15 Units / -5.84% ROI)
    • 5-3 against the Over for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)
    • 3-5 against the Under for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 4-4 (-0.35 Units / -4% ROI).

    • 4-4 against the Moneyline (-0.3 Units / -2.11% ROI)
    • 4-3 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 7.95% ROI)
    • 3-4 against the Under for game total points (-1.4 Units / -15.91% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 73 games (-25.10 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 81 games (-14.23 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 77 games (-14.01 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 37 games (-12.82 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 18 of their last 41 games at home (-12.75 Units / -22% ROI)
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  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 100 games (-26.03 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 50 of their last 98 games (-24.18 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 100 games (-23.82 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 46 away games (-16.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 48 away games (-16.10 Units / -30% ROI)
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    Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

    The Boston Celtics were 37-11 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th-best among NBA teams. The Washington Wizards averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (3,482 rebounds/82 games) last season — fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

    The Celtics were 37-6 (.860) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .772

    The Celtics were 37-11 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    The Celtics are 53-10 (.841) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .776

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

    The Knicks were 4-20 (.167) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

    The Knicks were winless (0-14) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .251

    The Knicks are 29-29 (.500) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

    The Knicks were 17-22 (.436) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    Injury Report: Knicks vs. Celtics – Saturday‘s Game, Nov. 5

    • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III underwent a procedure and will need 4-6 weeks to recover, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
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    Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Celtics had an eFG% of 54% last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

    The Celtics made 13.1 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Celtics had a TS% of 46% in close and late situations last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

    The Celtics shot 36% from three (524/1,452) in the second half last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

    New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Knicks averaged 39.9 points in the paint per game (1,634 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.5

    The Knicks have averaged 20.1 points in the paint per game (3,100 points/154 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.8

    The Knicks have averaged 10.0 assists per game (1,534 assists/154 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

    The Knicks averaged 19.7 points in the paint per game (1,618 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

    Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Celtics averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,882 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Celtics averaged 5.7 blocks per game (470 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Celtics have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (415 blocks/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Celtics have averaged 6.8 steals per game (527 steals/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Knicks averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,833 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Knicks have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (764 blocks/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Knicks have averaged 35.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,387 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    The Knicks averaged 4.9 blocks per game (399 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

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