The Boston Celtics will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when the New York Knicks tip off at TD Garden on Sunday in NBA play.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 105-98 result in favor of the Celtics. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Boston battles the New York Knicks, currently with a 14-17 mark (18-13 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 14-16 for the Boston Celtics and 15-15-1 for the New York Knicks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs New York injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 5 (Boston Celtics) and the No. 17 (Knicks) 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 Boston's No. 9-rated NBA squad against New York's No. 12-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Boston rates No. 8 in the league with 9.2 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 24 with 7.35 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York got 18 points from Carmelo Anthony but lost anyway 117-98 against the Hawks on Saturday at Philips Arena.
The Celtics grabbed a 99-93 win over the Pistons on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Avery Bradley at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
- New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 7 games
- New York is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- Boston is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
- Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing New York
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Detroit, Tuesday, December 29th
Boston home to Los Angeles, Wednesday, December 30th
