Boston Celtics Betting Favorite by -4.5 Against New York Knicks on Saturday

The New York Knicks hope to be unwelcoming hosts on Saturday as the Boston Celtics pay a visit to Madison Square Garden in NBA betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the New York Knicks as 4.5-point underdogs in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 206 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Celtics to win this game 109-106. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Boston Celtics have seen them go 41-19 and 35-23-2 ATS so far this NBA season, while the New York Knicks are at 24-36 and 29-31 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Knicks are 30-29-1, while the Boston Celtics are 29-30-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Boston injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 29 (New York Knicks) and the No. 9 (Celtics) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features New York's No. 9-rated NBA squad against Boston's No. 10-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, New York rates No. 30 in the league with 7.83 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 6 with 11.72 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Celtics got 19 points from Daniel Theis as Boston ran past Detroit 110-98 on Friday at Little Sportsbook Arena.

The Knicks grabbed a 120-113 win over the Magic on Thursday, behind a 26-point effort from Trey Burke at Amway Center.

Betting Trends
  • Boston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
  • Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • New York is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
  • New York is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 11 games
  • New York is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Boston home to Memphis, Monday, February 26th
New York home to Golden State, Monday, February 26th

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