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Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook

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The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are battling in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 coming up.

Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this game is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 118, Knicks 108.
  • Against the spread, we project that the Celtics will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -9.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 213 points.

Celtics vs. Knicks Odds

  • Favorite: Celtics (-9)
  • Total: 213
  • The Celtics have covered 39 times in 82 matchups with a spread this season.
  • Boston is 20-27-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 9-point favorites.
  • The Celtics and their opponents have combined to hit the over 37 out of 82 times this season.
  • The Celtics have been favorites in 77 games this season and won 59 (76.6%) of those contests.
  • This season, Boston has won 38 of its 48 games, or 79.2%, when favored by at least -380 on the Moneyline.
  • The Knicks have compiled a 39-41-2 record against the spread this season.
  • New York has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 9-point underdogs.
  • So far this year, 43 out of the Knicks’ 82 games with an over/under have hit the over.
  • The Knicks have been underdogs in 16 games this season and have come away with the win four times (25%) in those contests.
  • New York has been named as an underdog of +300 or more just one time this season and left with a loss in that game.

Celtics Key Stats

  • Points: 116.3 PPG (8th) | FG%: 46.2% (19th)
  • Opp. Points: 107.2 PPG (2nd) | Opp. FG%: 45.0% (2nd)
  • Rebounds: 45.3 RPG (8th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.7 RPG (12th)
  • Assists: 26.1 APG (16th) | Turnovers: 11.4 TPG (2nd)
  • Steals: 7.2 SPG (28th) | Blocks: 5.5 BPG (4th)

Knicks Key Stats

  • Points: 115.8 PPG (9th) | FG%: 48.6% (4th)
  • Opp. Points: 111.7 PPG (9th) | Opp. FG%: 47.4% (22nd)
  • Rebounds: 42.6 RPG (24th) | Opp. Rebounds: 41.8 RPG (2nd)
  • Assists: 27.5 APG (11th) | Turnovers: 12.2 TPG (3rd)
  • Steals: 8.2 SPG (12th) | Blocks: 4.0 BPG (29th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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