The New York Knicks (4-15) welcome the Boston Celtics (13-5) to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 7.5-point underdogs and look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 209.5 points and it is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Celtics (4-point favorites) were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets, 112-107, while the Knicks (6-point underdogs) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-95. The Boston game went 6 points over the projected point total of 213, while the New York game went 13 points under the projected point total of 209.
Boston did an excellent job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent) while New York had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 15.2). New York’s Julius Randle had a good outing, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Boston was led by Jayson Tatum, who contributed 26 points and nine rebounds.
In their two matchups this year, the Celtics have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 206 points, which was under the projected point total of 212. Boston won 104-102 but was unable to cover as a 9-point favorite. Boston did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (27-29; 93.1 percent). New York, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 7.9). Kemba Walker was the game’s top overall scorer with 33 points.
Oddsmakers tend to set the total high when the Celtics are playing, as 61.1 percent of their games have gone under the O/U total. Boston comes into the game with records of 13-5 straight up (SU) and 10-7-1 against the spread (ATS).
Knicks games also tend to finish under the projected point total (68.4 percent). Moreover, New York is 4-15 SU and 9-9-1 ATS.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of New York. New York ranks 24th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.1 percent), while the gambling defense of Boston forces the fourth-most turnovers in the league (15.5 percent).
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Odds Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Celtics, ATS Winner – Celtics, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Celtics rank third in steals per game (9.1) while the Knicks rank ninth (8.1).
- Boston ranks second in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.8) while New York ranks 21st (17.8).
- The Knicks rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (45.2) while the Celtics rank 26th (47.7).
- Boston ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (34.4) while New York ranks 26th (29.5).
- Boston ranks 19th in assists per game (23.6) while New York ranks 28th (20.2).
- The Celtics rank 12th in points in the paint per game (47.9) while the Knicks rank last (39.8).
- The Knicks rank first in second chance points per game (15.9) while the Celtics rank 14th (12.8).
- Boston ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.7) while New York ranks seventh in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Boston ranks ninth in fast break points per game (14.6) while New York ranks 27th (10.4).
- Boston is 3-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while New York is 1-1.
- When reaching the century mark, the Celtics are 12-2 and the Knicks are 4-9.
- New York is 4-5-1 ATS at home, while Boston is 6-4-1 ATS on the road.
- In 11 road games, the Celtics have 8 unders and 3 overs.
- The Knicks have 9 unders and 1 over in 10 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Boston and New York have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Knicks are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Celtics are 3-2.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 100.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Celtics have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Boston has defeated opponents by an average of 6.1 points.
