Knicks vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 28 February 2023
Feb 28, 2023, 12:22AM
The New York Knicks play 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 detailed in this article.
Who will win? Knicks vs Celtics
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Knicks-Celtics NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 58% chance of getting the W against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
More: Full Betting Analysis for Knicks vs Celtics
New York vs Boston Current Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $2.15, Celtics $1.77
- Line: Knicks +2 ($1.91), Celtics -2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224 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, PointsBet currently has the Knicks to win at $2.15. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Celtics to win at $1.77.
The Knicks are 2-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the favoured Celtics (-2) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 224 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 analytics model, the Celtics (-2) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 224-point Over/Under considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Knicks vs Celtics NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Celtics at $1.77 with bet365 (58% probability)
- Line: Celtics -2 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 224 at $1.91 with bet365 (50% probability)
Stats Insider's Knicks vs Celtics betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Knicks vs Celtics NBA Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday has the Celtics winning 113-111.
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
Betting on Boston vs New York prop bets and player prop picks? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the way for the Knicks with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 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 article for the latest expert tips before the New York vs Boston game 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 in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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