Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions, Odds, Spreads, Start Times: 2023 NBA Picks, Best Bet from Proven Models for Jan 26

On Thursday night, the rivals of the Atlantic Division will take part in a headline matchup. The Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks at TD Garden, where he’s 18-5 at home. The Celtics lead the Eastern Conference with a 35-14 overall record, while the Knicks are 26-23 overall and 14-10 on the road. The Celtics missed Marcus Smart (ankle) and the Knicks missed Mitchell Robinson (thumb) and Evan Fournier (personal).

Tipoff is 7:30 PM ET in Boston. The Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston as his 8-point favorite at home, but the over/under, or total points, he thinks Vegas will score is 226.5 at the latest Knicks vs. Celtics odds. Before deciding on the Celtics vs. Knicks pick, you should check out his NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer simulation models.

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The model now has its sights set on the Knicks vs. Celtics, anchoring picks and NBA predictions. Visit SportsLine today to see our model recommendations. Well, here are the NBA odds and betting lines for Knicks vs Celtics.

• Knicks vs. Celtics Spread: Celtics -8
• Knicks vs. Celtics Over/Under: 226.5 points
• Knicks vs. Celtics moneyline: Celtics -355, Knicks +278
• NYK: The Knicks are 16-8 against the road game spread.
• BOS: Celtics are 13-10 to home game spread
• Knicks vs. Celtics Picks: Here’s Our Picks

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Why the Knicks Can Cover

The Knicks have three players averaging 20 or more points per game this season, and New York ranks in the top quartile of the NBA with 114.9 points per 100 possessions. New York has him leading the league in chance points per game with 17.8 seconds, and the Knicks are in the top three offensively with his 32.8% rebounding percentage. Knicks he handles the ball with a 13.3% turnover rate, consistently hits the free-throw line and generates 25.8 attempts per game.

New York also put pressure on the rim with 51.9 points of paint per game and the team’s defense remains strong under Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks hold opponents to his 45.2% shooting percentage and 34.5% 3-pointers in his range, ranking second in the league with 45.1 points painted per game. New York is also in the top 10 in the league in fasts allowed his breaks his points (12.9 per game) and the Knicks can make life difficult for opponents.

Why the Celtics Can Cover

Boston’s offense has been one of the best this season, ranking among the top three in the NBA, with plenty of shooting power and star power. The Celtics also bring an elite defense to the table with league-leading results in several categories. Boston has the best defensive rebounding percentage in the NBA and has secured his 74.4% of missed shots from opponents. The Celtics also lead the league in that he has given up only 20.6 free throw attempts and 22.7 assists per game.

Overall, Boston is holding opponents under 1.11 points per possession, a top five mark in the league, while the Celtics have fast break points (12.9 per game) and points in the paint (48.5 per game). . Boston has challenged shots at a high level, with 46.8% out of the field and 53.0% he holds opponents in the arc, while the Knicks have improved field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, 2-point percentage and assists per game. in the NBA’s lowest tier. in attack.

How to make a Knicks vs Celtics pick

SportsLine’s model leans toward total points, with four different players predicted to reach 20 or more points. The model also shows that one side of the spread hits well over his 60% of the simulations. Model picks can only be found on SportsLine.

So who will win Knicks vs. Celtics? Which side of the spread will hit well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine today to find out which side of the Knicks vs. Celtics spread Thursday. Find out what you need to jump into and find out everything from the models that crushed the NBA picks.