Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks 2/27/23 – After defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 110-107, the Boston Celtics will be entering this game. They were great on defense at different points in the game. If they are to challenge the Knicks, they will need to be efficient in this one. The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks with 128-106, the Knicks will be entering this one. They were amazing on both ends of the court and will need to keep that heat in this one if the Knicks are to beat the Celtics at their home. Basketball betting odds and picks are updated online for the bettors to bet on their best team.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
Date & Time: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Betting Odds
Celtics
Moneyline: -217
Spread: -5 (-116)
Total: 226 over (-110)
Knicks
Moneyline: +165
Spread: +5 (-116)
Total: 226 under (-110
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Analysis
The Boston Celtics currently hold the Eastern Conference lead, with a one-game advantage over the Milwaukee Bucks. They are scoring 118.1 points per contest and shooting 47.6% from the floor. This is the team with the highest average scoring per game and the 14th highest team shooting percentage. The Celtics have held their opponents to 112.1 points per contest and only shot 46.7% from below the floor. This is the eighth-lowest amount of points allowed per game, and seventh-lowest percentage of shooting.
The New York Knicks currently sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 9.5 games behind the first-place Celtics. They are scoring 114.8 points per contest and shooting 46.2% from the floor. This is the 24th highest team shooting percentage and 14th most points per game. The Knicks have held their opponents to 112.2 points per contest and only shot 45.5% from the floor. This is the lowest allowed shooting percentage and ninth-lowest number of points. As they have struggled to find open shots against them, they have maintained pressure on the perimeter and outside.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Against the Spread
Boston are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games. Boston are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games. Boston are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games against New York. Boston are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New York.
New York are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games. New York are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games against Boston. New York are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Free Pick
The Boston Celtics were one of the best NBA teams this season. They are good on the road games and they played very well on both ends of the court. Pressure will cause the Knicks to struggle, as they don’t have enough points to cover this spread. Take the Boston Celtics to lead the game and cover the spread according to the NBA experts online.
Free Pick: Boston Celtics -5 (-116)
