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NBA: Boston Celtics (44-12) at New York Knicks (34-22)
By Sam Batz
When: Saturday, February 24th at 8:30 PM EST
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Watch On: ABC/ESPN
Matchup: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
NBA Saturday will feature a top-notch Eastern Conference showdown between the league leading Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. The Knicks have yet to beat the Celtics this season, posting an 0-3 record against the NBA’s top team. Boston will look to keep their streak against New York alive, as well as their overall 7-game winning streak, which the Celtics extended on Thursday with a 129-112 win over Chicago. The Knicks took down the Embiid-less Sixers in their first game back from the All-Star break, winning 110-96, but with several key injuries still looming, New York is certainly the underdog against the mighty mighty Boston’s.
Below you’ll find our Celtics vs. Knicks predictions, including: stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips that ensure a great payout for this Celtics vs. Knicks matchup.
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Boston Celtics | -6.5 (-110) | Ov 224 (-110) | -265 |
New York Knicks | +6.5 (-110) | Un 224 (-110) | +215 |
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Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends
Boston Celtics
- 26-27-3 ATS
- 11-13-3 ATS on the road
- 28-28 O/U record
- 14-13 O/U record on the road
- 43-11 as FAVORITES
- 17-8 as FAVORITES on the road
New York Knicks
- 31-24-1 ATS
- 15-11-1 ATS at home
- 23-33 O/U record
- 9-18 O/U record at home
- 9-15 as UNDERDOGS
- 3-4 as UNDERDOGS at home
Celtics vs. Knicks History
A rivalry dating back to the inception of the NBA in 1946, the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics have been engaged in battle for nearly 80 years. This Saturday will mark the 493rd regular season matchup of this historic rivalry, but it’s Boston who’s dominated the series. The Celtics post a 303-189 record against the Knicks, which equates to a 61.6% win-rate over their east coast rivals. Including the playoffs, the Knicks and Celtics have faced off 559 times, making this Saturday the 560th all-time meeting between two of the NBA’s original ten teams.
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Predictions
If both teams were at full strength this would be a thrilling matchup, however one side is dealing with a torrent of injuries, while the other doesn’t have a single player listed on their injury report. The Knicks will be without: Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson, all of whom have been out several weeks, and are not expected to return anytime soon. The Celtics on the other hand have been given a clean bill of health, and will have everyone on their immensely talented roster at their disposal. For that reason alone, I am going with the Boston Celtics.
Boston will both win the game and cover the spread. New York, without their 2nd-highest scorer Julius Randle, are averaging 110.0 points per game, while the Celtics averaged 126.0 points per game over their 7-game streak. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis are all averaging 20+ points per game. New York’s defense is one of the best in the league, allowing the 2nd-fewest points per game in the East (109.7), I’ll remind you that the Knicks are missing 3 of their best, all of whom are 6’ 7” or taller. The Celtics will have free reign of the key, while the Knicks offense will struggle to keep pace, resulting in a convincing Boston victory.
Here are my picks for the Celtics vs. Knicks Saturday night matchup:
- Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics (-265)
If you take the Celtics Moneyline (-265): You risk $265 to win $100, for a total payout of $365, if the Celtics win straight up.
- ATS Pick: Boston Celtics (-6.5)
If you take the Celtics to Cover the -6.5 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Celtics win the game by at least 7 points.
- O/U Pick: Under
If you take the Under on 224 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Celtics and Knicks combine for less than 224 points.
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