We have an Atlantic divisional matchup this NBA Sunday between the Boston Celtics (17-13) and the New York Knicks (14-17). This divisional game will be televised on NBATV at 7:05pm eastern time.
New York Knicks +7.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under:
o201.5 (-110)
u201.5 (-110)
The New York Knicks will be on the road to take on their divisional rival Boston Celtics. The Knicks are currently 14-17, with a 7-9 record in road games, and a 4-0 divisional record. The Celtics are currently 17-13, with a 8-7 record in home games, and a 3-2 divisional record.
The Boston Celtics have won 3 of the last 3 meetings, with an average score of 106.3 points per game and an average scoring margin of +12. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have averaged 94.3 points per game in their last 3 meetings. The Boston Celtics have a 2-1 record against the spread and an 2-1 OVER/UNDER record in the last 3 meetings between these two teams as well.
More recently, the last time these divisional rivals met, the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks with a final score of 96-92. The Boston Celtics didn;t cover the -11 point spread and the game went Under the 194 point total. The New York Knicks won the turnover battle with a +4 turnover margin, shooting 43.7% from the field while the Boston Celtics shot 42% from the field.
Situational Betting Trends
- In Road games, the New York Knicks are 11-5 against the spread, averaging 98.2 points per game, and allowing 101.2 points per game with a 8-8 Over/Under record
- As the betting Underdog, the New York Knicks are 11-7 against the spread with a 8-10 Over/Under record
- Against a Atlantic Divisional opponent, the New York Knicks are 4-0 against the spread with a 3-1 Over/Under record
- In Home games, the Boston Celtics are 7-7 against the spread, averaging 103.3 points per game, and allowing 98.4 points per game with a 9-6 Over/Under record
- As the betting Favorite, the Boston Celtics are 10-8 against the spread with a 9-9 Over/Under record
- Against a Atlantic Divisional opponent, the Boston Celtics are 2-3 against the spread with a 4-1 Over/Under record
Head to Head Betting Trends
- The Boston Celtics are 3-2 straight up (SU) versus the New York Knicks in their last 5 games
- The New York Knicks are 3-2 against the spread versus the Boston Celtics in their last 5 games
- 3 of the last 5 games have gone Over the Total
New York Knicks Injury Report
Name
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POS
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Status
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Date
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Injury
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Returns
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Lou Amundson
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F/C
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Sidelined
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Dec 26
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back
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Day-to-day
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Boston Celtics Injury Report
Name
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POS
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Status
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Date
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Injury
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Returns
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David Lee
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F/C
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Sidelined
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Dec 26
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back
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Day-to-day
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Marcus Smart
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G
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Sidelined
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Nov 20
|
knee
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Targeting Sunday
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Free NBA Pick
New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics - OVER 201.5
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