Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Free Picks, Odds, Injury Report, 11th April 2024

The Boston Celtics, already locked into the #1 spot in the Eastern Conference, are likely to rest some regular players when they face the New York Knicks. The Celtics have won the last 5 games between the two sides. Can they continue the dominance here?  Our Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks prediction is for the Knicks to cover the 1.0 spread. The Knicks are favorites with an implied probability of 53.8% to win this one at 1.86 odds, while the Celtics are available at 1.95 odds. The point spread is +/-1.0 points and the total points line is at 214.5.

The Boston Celtics will settle scores with the New York Knicks on Thursday night at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts for an Atlantic Division clash. For more NBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction and Picks 

• Selections: Knicks -1.0
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds are available as of April 11th, 2024. 

With the Celtics securely locked into the #1 spot in the Eastern Conference, they lack motivation to win Thursday night’s game. Given their position, the Celtics are likely to manage their top players carefully, prioritizing their health over the outcome of the game. Conversely, the Knicks are battling for a top-three seed in the East. 

The Knicks have performed well on the road against Atlantic Division opponents, covering the spread in their last five road games. Meanwhile, the Celtics have struggled to cover the spread in their recent matchups against Eastern Conference opponents, failing to do so in their last four games.

Celtics vs Knicks Game Info

• Date: Friday, April 12th, 2024
• Time: 00:30 (CET)
• Arena:  TD Garden
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Boston Celtics Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Boston Celtics faced a setback on Tuesday night, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 104-91 in Milwaukee. Jayson Tatum led the scoring with an impressive 22 points, backed by Jaylen Brown’s 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jrue Holiday contributed 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists for the Celtics.

However, despite this defeat, the Celtics have enjoyed their most successful regular season since their championship-winning campaign in 2007-08, securing 35 wins out of 38 home games and clinching home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Statistically, the Celtics average 120.4 points per game on 48.6 percent shooting, with a solid 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and an impressive 80.9 percent from the free throw line. Defensively, they allow 109.1 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting, while limiting opponents to 35 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.

The Celtics hold a 40-35-4 record against the spread (ATS), having won five of their last six games. Notably, they have secured victories in each of their last 23 home games against Eastern Conference opponents, although they have failed to cover the spread in their last four matchups against teams from the same conference.

Looking ahead, the Celtics face uncertainty with several key players listed as questionable due to injuries, including Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Xavier Tillman, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Jayson Tatum.

Next 2 Games

• April 12th vs Hornets
• April 13th vs Wizards

New York Knicks Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The New York Knicks continued their strong performance with a second consecutive victory, defeating the Chicago Bulls 128-117. Jalen Brunson was instrumental once again, showcasing his MVP-level form with an impressive 45-point performance, marking his second consecutive game with over 40 points. 

OG Anunoby contributed 24 points, while Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart added 21 and 17 points respectively, with Hart also securing 13 rebounds. With this win, the Knicks are in third place in the Eastern Conference, just one game behind the second-placed Milwaukee Bucks. However, they face pressure from teams like Orlando and Cleveland, who are also in close contention for playoff spots.

The Knicks average 112.7 points per game on 46.5 percent shooting, with a respectable 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and a solid 78.1 percent from the free throw line. Defensively, they allow 108.1 points per game on 47 percent shooting, while limiting opponents to 36.7 percent shooting from deep and grabbing an average of 45.2 rebounds per game.

The Knicks hold a commendable 43-35-1 record against the spread (ATS), with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Notably, they have a strong record on the first leg of back-to-back games, winning 11 of their last 12 such games. Additionally, they have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Looking ahead, the Knicks will be without Julius Randle, Duane Washington Jr., and Charlie Brown Jr. due to injuries in their upcoming clash.

Next 2 Games 

• April 12th vs  Nets
• April 13th vs Bulls

Celtics vs Knicks Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 40-35-4 ATS.
• The Knicks are 43-35-1 ATS.
• The Knicks have gone 7-3 in their past 10 games
• The Celtics are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
• The Knicks have won 11 of their last 12 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have won each of their last 23 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 4 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Celtics vs Knicks H2H 

The Knicks and the Boston Celtics have played 493 games in the regular season, with 189 victories for the Knicks and 304 for the Celtics. The Celtics have won each of the last 5 games between these two sides.

The most recent game between the Celtics and Knicks took place on Feb 24, 2024, with the Celtics securing a 116-102 win on the road over the Knicks.

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