After losing their previous three clashes this season against Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks are scheduled to square off against the top-placed Eastern Conference side at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night in the 2023-24 NBA regular season. In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks have managed the fourth spot with 34 wins in 56 matches while the Celtics are placed at the top with a 44-12 record.
New York, who won their last game against the Philadelphia 76ers, have lost eight of their 27 home games, while Boston, who are currently on an eight-game winning streak, have won 18 of their 27 road games. In their last 10 respective games, the Knicks won five times while the Celtics won nine matches.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Prediction
Knicks vs Celtics Head-To-Head:
- New York are winless against Boston this season after losing all three regular-season clashes so far.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks with six victories.
- The Celtics are currently on a three-game winning streak against the Knicks.
NYK vs BOS Top Players:
- The New York Knicks feature Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo, and Mitchell Robinson as their star players.
- The Boston Celtics feature Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Knicks 116-121 Celtics)
- 1st quarter: 31-34
- 2nd quarter: 28-29
- 3rd quarter: 30-28
- 4th quarter: 27-30
Celtics at Knicks: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 6.5 points (Knicks +6.5)
Over/Under (OU): 224.5 (Over)
Prediction: Knicks 116-121 Celtics
NYK vs BOS Money Line:
- The New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics money line: New York Knicks +200; Boston Celtics -250.
- This season, the Knicks have lost seven of the 32 games as favorites, while the Celtics have won one of the two as underdogs.
- This season, the Knicks have won nine of the 24 games as underdogs, while the Celtics have lost 11 of the 54 as favorites.
Knicks vs Celtics Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the New York Knicks are averaging 114.4 points per game, while the Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the New York Knicks are scoring 4.7 points more per game, and the Boston Celtics are scoring 10.2 points more per game.
Knicks vs Celtics Picks:
- For the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum is currently leading the squad with 27.1 points per game this season, followed by Jaylen Brown (22 ppg), Kristaps Porzingis (20.1 ppg), and Derrick White (15.8 ppg).
- For the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson is currently leading the squad with 27.5 points per game this season, followed by Julius Randle (24 ppg), Bojan Bogdanovic (16 ppg) and OG Anunoby (15.6 ppg).
Knicks vs Celtics: How to Watch
When and where will the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will take place on February 24, 08:30 p.m. ET at the Madison Square Garden (February 25 at 07:00 a.m. IST).
Where to watch the live telecast of the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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