New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 24/02/2024, 05:24  by Joseph King | Modified on 24/02/2024 at 05:46 in NBA Predictions

A classic Eastern Conference rivalry tips off in the NBA as the fourth-place New York Knicks host the first-placed Boston Celtics. New York was able to put an end to a four-game losing streak upon their return from the All-Star break. An excellent 110-96 away win over the 76ers on Thursday means that NY holds a record of 34-22 on the season, putting them 1.5 games behind the third-place Bucks and 10 games behind their opponents today. The Knicks are struggling with injuries at the moment, missing Julius Randle, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson. However, head coach Tom Thibodeau has his team playing hard and Jalen Brunson in particular has really stepped up his game. The hosts have had difficulties putting up points in recent games but will be hoping that their performance against the Sixers will spark an uptick in scoring. They shot 48% from the field in that game as well as 44% from three-point range on 34 shots.

The Boston Celtics continue their romp through the 2023/24 regular season. They returned from the All-Star break with a routine 129-112 away victory over the Chicago Bulls, extending their winning run to seven consecutive games. The result improved Boston’s record to 44-12 on the season, putting them a massive 7.5 games ahead of the second-place Cavaliers. Boston has been dominant this campaign and ranks first in adjusted net rating at +9.7, which is also the highest mark that a team has achieved since the 2017 Warriors. The Celtics have been near unstoppable at the TD Garden but have looked much more mortal when playing on the road with a 18-9 record (26-3 at home). The Celtics have experienced success against New York so far this season, winning their last three meetings. Their last trip to Madison Square Garden resulted in a close 108-104 win.