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2021 NBA Handicapping
(5-3) Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks (4-4)
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
Venue: Madison Square Garden New York, NYC
NBA Moneyline Odds: Celtics -167 | Knicks +138 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Celtics -3.5
NBA Betting Total: 223.5
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Saturday, November 5th the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will play the first of four scheduled matches this season. New York will host again on February 27th while Boston will host on January 26th and March 5th.
Both teams are playing a back-to-back set with the Celtics defeating the Bulls 123-119 while the Knicks beat the 76ers 106-104 on Friday.
All time the Celtics own the advantage with 295 victories in 485 contests. Last season the Atlantic Division rivals split their four matches each winning twice on their home floors.
Boston Celtics
A second overtime loss to the Cavaliers represents two of the Celtics’ three losses this season. The difference has come down to defense and undoubtedly the Bean Town crew will attempt to address those shortcomings.
Part of the issue is the lack of size in the frontcourt which will be partially negated when Robert Williams III returns but in the interim, his absence is being felt.
Having lost three of four, Boston was dialed in Friday to get back in the win column and get revenge for their earlier loss to the Bulls which they did.
Jayson Tatum led the way with a double-double of 36 points that was augmented via his 20 trips to the charity stripe (he made 17) and 12 rebounds, On the season he’s averaging 30.1 points and 8.0 rebounds.
Boston scores 116.1 points per game ranking seventh overall. They shoot 46.8% from the field, and 38.0% from the perimeter ranking 12th and eighth respectively.
On defense, they allow 114.4 points per game ranking 18th while opponents are shooting 46.0 percent from the field (12th) and 36.2 percent from the perimeter (21st).
Robert Williams III (knee) is out indefinitely. Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is lost for the season.
New York Knicks
After getting out to a 3-1 record the Knicks hit the weekend on a three-game losing streak and a back-to-back set featuring two title contenders as they face the 76ers and Celtics.
Tom Thibodeau had his charges ready for the first match although they benefited from the absence of both Joel Embiid (illness) and James Harden (foot).
On the defensive end of the floor, the Knicks allow 115.1 points per game ranking 21st. Opponents are shooting 42.6 percent from the field which is the second-best mark by defenders.
Similarly, the Knicks hold teams to 32.5 percent from the perimeter which is the 9th-best mark overall.
Offensively, the Knicks score 115.1 points per game (12th), shooting 46.0% from the field (20th), and 32.9% from the perimeter (24th).
Quentin Grimes (foot) returned to the lineup but looked rusty getting up a single shot and was a team-worst minus -20.
Mitchell Robinson (knee) left the game in the second quarter and didn’t return — he’s listed as questionable for Saturday.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- The Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 13-3 in the Celtics’ last 16 games playing on 0 days rest.
- The Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Free Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks NBA Prediction
Fatigue will be a factor as both teams are playing the second game of a back-to-back.
While the Celtics have the greater talents and are deeper they need to be wary of the Knicks’ prowess on the glass. To wit, New York ranks in the top five for offensive (3rd), defensive (4th), and total (2nd) rebounds.
This Atlantic Division rivalry is for real and always seems to serve up some of the more entertaining seasonal matches. The infamous double-overtime BING-BONG game kicked off the season last year sparking a renewed animosity between the squads.
While the Knicks get up to play the Celts, I’m leaning toward Boston as their core has learned how to fight through adversity and win these marquee matchups.
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