The New York Knicks aim to continue their winning streak to five games when they face the Boston Celtics in an Atlantic Division matchup on Tuesday night. The Knicks recently beat the Toronto Raptors 116-94, while the Celtics narrowly defeated Cleveland 117-115. New York holds a 13-6 record overall but has struggled on the road with a 3-5 record. Boston is 11-9 overall and boasts a 6-4 record at home. Notably, Knicks forward OG Anunoby will be out due to a hamstring injury.
An informational call from Boston’s TD Garden is set for 8 p.m. ET. According to the latest SportsLine Consensus odds, Boston is favored by 1.5 points, with the total points over/under set at 230.5. SportsLine’s Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times, offering NBA picks and betting insights to inform fans’ decisions.
The SportsLine model projects that Knicks’ Jalen Brunson will average 27.3 points, with six Knicks players scoring in double digits, while four Celtics players are expected to score at least 13.6 points, highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s projected 26.3 points. The model indicates one side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time, providing valuable betting advice. Newcomers can take advantage of promotional betting offers on platforms like DraftKings and Bet365.
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Fan Take: This matchup is crucial for both teams as it could shift the balance in the competitive Atlantic Division. With strong individual performances expected, this game promises excitement and insight into which team might dominate the Eastern Conference moving forward.
