New York Knicks at Boston Celtics 12/8/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
NBA: 7:30 PM
Dec. 08, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Boston Celtics -6.5 ; O/U 218.5
The New York Knicks continue a road trip Friday night with a game in Boston against the Boston Celtics. New York has been up and down thus far this year four games above .500 following a terrible 24 point loss to Milwaukee in their last outing. Offensively New York was phenomenal against Milwaukee making 49.4% of their shots and knocked down 7 triples to score 122 points in the game. Defensively New York was obliterated giving up 146 points as Milwaukee made 60.4% of their shots and knocked down 23 long balls in the game.
Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season averaging 24.9 points and 5.6 assists per game. Julius Randle is averaging 21.5 points and RJ Barrett has chipped in a third best 18.9 points per game. Mitchell Robinson added six points and a team leading 10.4 rebounds per outing. Immanuel Quickley is the fourth New York player in double figures averaging 15 points per game.
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The Boston Celtics will be at home Friday night 10 games above .500 with fifteen wins on the year following a 10 point loss against the Indiana Pacers. Offensively Boston shot the ball extremely well against Indiana making 47.4% of their shots and knocked down 12 long balls to score 112 points. Defensively Boston was horrendous giving up 122 points including 74 in the second half as Indiana made nearly 46% of their shots and knocked it down 19 triples in the game.
Jayson Tatum leads the Boston offense this season averaging 27.6 points and 8.9 rebounds. Jaylen Brown is second on the roster averaging 2.2 points and Kristaps Porzingis averages 18.9 points per game. Derrick White is scoring 14.5 points and leads Boston posting 5.3 assists per outing.
Recent Betting Trends:
* New York are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games.
* New York are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games.
* Boston are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -6.5
The Celtics are one of the best teams in the NBA and will continue to roll Friday night. Look for Boston to control this game on both sides of the floor leading to the easy win. Take the Celtics Friday to defend their home floor leading to the win and cover. Final Score Prediction Boston Celtics win 114-104.