Knicks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 28 February 2023
Feb 27, 2023, 9:09PM
The New York Knicks take on the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the Knicks are up against a Celtics side that includes Jayson Tatum, Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Knicks vs Celtics, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who will win? Knicks vs Celtics
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Knicks-Celtics NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 59% chance of defeating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
More: Free Betting Analysis for Knicks vs Celtics
New York vs Boston Latest Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knicks $2.20, Celtics $1.74
- Line: Knicks +2.5 ($1.91), Celtics -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Knicks to win at $2.20. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Celtics to win at $1.74.
The Knicks are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the favoured Celtics (-2.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 223.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Celtics (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 223.5-point Over/Under considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Knicks vs Celtics Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Celtics at $1.74 with PointsBet (59% probability)
- Line: Celtics -2.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 223.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Today's Knicks vs Celtics predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Celtics Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Celtics at Madison Square Garden this Tuesday has the Celtics prevailing 113-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Knicks vs Celtics NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are a great way to wager on Knicks vs Celtics without necessarily betting on the outcome of Tuesday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 34 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.
Knicks Projected Box Score
- Jalen Brunson: 27 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
- Julius Randle: 24 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
- RJ Barrett: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Immanuel Quickley: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
- Josh Hart: 8 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
Celtics Projected Box Score
- Jayson Tatum: 34 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
- Malcolm Brogdon: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
- Derrick White: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
- Marcus Smart: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
- Robert Williams: 9 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest expert tips before the New York vs Boston match-up at Madison Square Garden.
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Knicks vs Celtics NBA 2023
The match-up between the Knicks and Celtics at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to tip-off at 11:30am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Game: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Tuesday 28 February 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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