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The Boston Celtics visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in New York, NY.
The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().
The Celtics vs Knicks Over/Under is total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 0-1 against the spread, while the Knicks are 1-0 against the spread.
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Celtics vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Boston Celtics | O | ||
| New York Knicks | U |
Knicks vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 62.8% 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 Celtics will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 65.7% confidence.
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Celtics Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 57 of their last 86 games (+24.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 81 games (+17.05 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 81 games (+14.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 52 of their last 79 games (+13.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 away games (+12.60 Units / 27% ROI)
Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+15.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 58 games (+10.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 65 games (+9.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+8.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.85 Units / 26% ROI)
Boston Celtics Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- 0-1 against the Moneyline (-1.95 Units / -100% ROI)
- 1-0 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
- 0-1 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- 1-0 against the Moneyline (+1.05 Units / 105% ROI)
- 1-0 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
- 0-1 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 70 games (-28.20 Units / -28% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 35 of their last 77 games (-25.65 Units / -21% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 100 games (-21.37 Units / -19% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 44 of their last 100 games (-20.10 Units / -18% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-18.90 Units / -21% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Celtics:
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 86 games (-41.75 Units / -9% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 88 games (-37.58 Units / -37% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 41 of their last 83 games (-35.59 Units / -19% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 83 games (-35.34 Units / -27% ROI)
- The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 88 games (-30.40 Units / -30% ROI)
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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks
The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8
The Celtics have made 17.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5
The Celtics have made 17.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4
New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics
The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2
The Knicks averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (1,339 points/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8
The Knicks had 20.7 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7
The Knicks averaged 52.5 points in the paint per game (4,304 points/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0
Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends
The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8
The Celtics have made 17.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5
The Celtics have made 17.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4
New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2
The Knicks averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (1,339 points/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8
The Knicks had 20.7 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7
The Knicks averaged 52.5 points in the paint per game (4,304 points/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0
Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends
The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8
The Celtics have made 17.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5
The Celtics have made 17.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4
New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2
The Knicks averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (1,339 points/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8
The Knicks had 20.7 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7
The Knicks averaged 52.5 points in the paint per game (4,304 points/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0
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