New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Overview
- Date: April 11, 2024
- Venue: TD Garden
- Spread: New York Knicks -2.5 (-110), Boston Celtics 2.5 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 214.5
- Moneyline: New York Knicks -140, Boston Celtics 120
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- New York Knicks - 56%
- Boston Celtics - 44%
Projected Win %:
- New York Knicks - 31%
- Boston Celtics - 69%
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Game Preview
The New York Knicks (47-32) are set to face off against the Boston Celtics (62-17) in an exciting Thursday night matchup at TD Garden. This game holds extra significance as it pits two divisional rivals against each other, with both teams sitting in the top-four in the Eastern Conference standings. Both teams will be motivated to secure a victory and gain an edge in the standings, though the Knicks could be more so with the Celtics having locked up the top spot in the NBA going into the postseason.
Tip-off for this highly anticipated game is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The Knicks, despite being on the road, are considered slight favorites with a spread of -2.0. The Moneyline for the Knicks stands at -135, indicating a 55% implied win probability, while the Celtics have a Moneyline of +115, suggesting a 45% implied win probability.
The Celtics have been dominant at home, riding a 13-game winning streak in front of their ionate fans. Meanwhile, the Knicks have been playing solid basketball, winning 30 of their last 50 games. In their most recent outing, the Knicks secured a 128-117 victory over the Chicago Bulls, showcasing their offensive firepower.
For those interested in player prop markets, OG Anunoby's Points and Rebounds has emerged as a popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors have been leaning towards the Under, believing it offers value and may be mispriced. The current line for Anunoby's Points and Rebounds is set at Under 17.5 (100).
As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating this clash between two talented teams. The Knicks and Celtics will leave it all on the court, vying for a crucial win in this divisional showdown. Be sure to tune in and witness the excitement unfold at TD Garden.
Final Score Prediction: New York Knicks 105.46 vs Boston Celtics 112
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NBA
New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| NY | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 44.3 | FG | 41.8 |
| 91.3 | FGA | 92.7 |
| .486 | FG% | .450 |
| 12.9 | 3Pt-FG | 13.3 |
| 34.9 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.5 |
| .369 | 3Pt% | .347 |
| 31.5 | 2Pt-FG | 28.4 |
| 56.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 54.2 |
| .558 | 2Pt% | .524 |
| 16.9 | FT | 14.3 |
| 21.2 | FTA | 18.3 |
| .800 | FT% | .777 |
| 11.1 | ORB | 11.1 |
| 32.5 | DRB | 34.2 |
| 43.6 | TRB | 45.3 |
| 28.1 | AST | 24.9 |
| 8.4 | STL | 7.2 |
| 4.0 | BLK | 3.7 |
| 13.6 | TOV | 13.3 |
| 17.6 | PF | 18.2 |
| 118.5 | PTS | 111.1 |
Defense/Offense
| NY | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 42.6 | FG | 43.2 |
| 89.8 | FGA | 93.3 |
| .474 | FG% | .462 |
| 13.4 | 3Pt-FG | 18.4 |
| 36.5 | 3Pt-FGA | 50.0 |
| .367 | 3Pt% | .368 |
| 29.2 | 2Pt-FG | 24.7 |
| 53.3 | 2Pt-FGA | 43.3 |
| .548 | 2Pt% | .571 |
| 15.8 | FT | 15.8 |
| 20.0 | FTA | 19.8 |
| .789 | FT% | .799 |
| 11.1 | ORB | 11.8 |
| 31.7 | DRB | 35.2 |
| 42.8 | TRB | 47.0 |
| 25.8 | AST | 27.1 |
| 7.2 | STL | 7.4 |
| 5.1 | BLK | 5.7 |
| 14.8 | TOV | 12.3 |
| 19.4 | PF | 16.5 |
| 114.3 | PTS | 120.6 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| NY | Four Factors | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| .556 | eFG% | .522 |
| 11.9 | TOV% | 11.6 |
| 26.0 | RB% | 76.0 |
| .186 | FT/FGA | .154 |
Defense/Offense
| NY | Four Factors | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| .549 | eFG% | .561 |
| 13.1 | TOV% | 10.8 |
| 74.5 | RB% | 25.7 |
| .176 | FT/FGA | .169 |
Analytics
| NY | Analytics | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Pythag Wins | 62 |
| 31 | Pythag Losses | 20 |
| 4.10 | Margin Of Victory | 9.11 |
| 118.5 | O Rtg | 120.6 |
| 114.3 | D Rtg | 111.1 |
| 96.7 | Pace | 95.7 |
| .232 | FTr | .212 |
| .382 | 3PAr | .536 |
| .589 | TS% | .591 |
Betting Trends
| NY | Betting Trends | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 116.67 | Avg Score | 105.33 |
| 111.33 | Avg Opp Score | 103.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 116.67 | Avg Score | 120 |
| 111.33 | Avg Opp Score | 102.33 |
| NY | Betting Trends | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 113.8 | Avg Score | 113.8 |
| 110.4 | Avg Opp Score | 103 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 115 | Avg Score | 120.2 |
| 114.6 | Avg Opp Score | 104 |
| NY | Betting Trends | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 118.1 | Avg Score | 116.6 |
| 108.8 | Avg Opp Score | 106.5 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
| 5-4-1 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
| 114.2 | Avg Score | 125.9 |
| 108.3 | Avg Opp Score | 101.5 |
