Knicks vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -5.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The New York Knicks visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Knicks vs Celtics Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 3-2 against the spread, while the Celtics are 4-1 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+5.5 -105O 221.5 -105+190
Boston Celtics -5.5 -115U 221.5 -115-250

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Tuesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Celtics.

Celtics vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 89 games (+16.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.10 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 70 games (+13.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 away games (+10.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 64 of their last 94 games (+30.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 49 games (+29.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 65 of their last 99 games (+25.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 58 of their last 82 games (+20.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 60 of their last 100 games (+20.00 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Knicks have gone 3-2 (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 4-1 against the Moneyline (-0.6 Units / -4.65% ROI)
  • 2-3 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 3-2 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Celtics have gone 4-1 (+2.9 Units / 52.54% ROI).

  • 4-1 against the Moneyline (-0.45 Units / -5.98% ROI)
  • 4-1 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI)
  • 1-4 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 96 games (-44.25 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 36 games (-26.90 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 66 games (-23.80 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 88 games (-20.15 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 100 games (-19.90 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 80 games (-24.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 70 games (-23.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 90 games (-21.60 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 95 games (-21.30 Units / -20% ROI)

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Injury Report: Celtics vs. KnicksTuesday‘s Game, Oct. 22

  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported
  • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,383 points/164 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,998 assists/ 1,085 TOs) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Knicks have averaged 18.9 offensive rebounds per game (3,106 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics had a TS% of 55% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

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 had a TS% of 57% in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

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 4.1 blocks per game (676 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,221 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

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 averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28


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