Knicks vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 2

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The New York Knicks visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Knicks vs Celtics Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 12-7 against the spread, while the Celtics are 10-10 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks O
Boston Celtics U

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Celtics.

Celtics vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 60.9% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+9.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 76 games (+8.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 83 games (+7.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Team Total Under in 57 of their last 91 games (+18.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 61 games (+13.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 86 games (+10.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 59 games (+10.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 37 of their last 61 games (+10.45 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 12-7 (+4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI).

  • 13-6 against the Moneyline (+4.4 Units / 7.52% ROI)
  • 10-9 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI)
  • 9-10 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 10-10 (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 11-9 against the Moneyline (-8.15 Units / -17.21% ROI)
  • 8-12 against the Over for game total points (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 12-8 against the Under for game total points (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 45 games at home (-45.65 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 93 games (-32.75 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 93 games (-32.17 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 88 games (-31.08 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 93 games (-26.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 88 games (-28.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 98 games (-25.80 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 46 of their last 95 games (-23.85 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 87 games (-20.60 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 41 of their last 95 games (-20.40 Units / -18% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Celtics have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.1

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (1,208 turnovers/102 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.5

The Celtics have 19.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (1,097 blocks/184 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.9 steals per game (637 steals/92 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.1

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (1,208 turnovers/102 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.5

The Celtics have 19.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (1,097 blocks/184 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.9 steals per game (637 steals/92 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.1

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics have averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (1,208 turnovers/102 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.5

The Celtics have 19.2 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (1,097 blocks/184 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 6.9 steals per game (637 steals/92 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9


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