New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/26/2023

by Rod Pearson

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, January 26, 2023
Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA
Where to Watch:  TNT


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks +8, Celtics -8; Over/Under:  226.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks +8, Celtics -8; Over/Under:  226.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks +8, Celtics -8; Over/Under:  226.5 points

Season Record

New York Knicks:  26-23 (4th place, Atlantic Division)
Boston Celtics:  35-14 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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New York Knicks:  5-5 last 10
Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10


New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Preview and Analysis


The Knicks are coming into this game with a 26-23 record overall and they are 14-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Julius Randle led the team in points in that game with 36 while RJ Barrett was next on the team with 16 points. Immanuel Quickley led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Julius Randle led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 49.3% from the field, 51.5% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 25-22-2 this season and their O/U record is 24-23-2.



The Celtics are coming into this game with a 35-14 record overall and they are 18-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat in their last game. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 31 while Derrick White was next on the team with 23 points. Jayson Tatum led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jayson Tatum led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 43.2% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 26-23 this season and their O/U record is 22-25-2.


Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

The current betting odds have the Knicks listed as an 8 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Knicks haven't been having a bad year as they are 26-23 overall right now and they have taken a big step this season since last year. They have been a better road team all year with their 14-10 road record and they are going to bring their best effort for this game against the best team in the NBA right now with the best record. The Celtics are 35-14 overall this season and they have been great at home with their 18-5 home record, but they have lost 2 games in a row entering this one and they haven't been playing that well in a lot of their games lately. They have been struggling ever since losing Brown to an injury and although they are still one of the best teams in the league without him, the Knicks play very well in road games and this is a lot of points for a shorthanded Celtics team that hasn't been playing great lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Knicks to cover the spread in this game.

Knicks Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, January 26, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 120 Knicks 115.
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NBA Betting Trends


New York Knicks: 21-31 ATS after 3 straight games committing 4+ more turnovers than opponents. 15-9 OVER after playing a home game. 16-11 OVER revenging a home loss vs opponent of 10 points or more.
Boston Celtics: 22-12 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 33-20 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or less. 10-3 OVER in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5.

Key Injuries


New York Knicks:  E. Fournier (SG) Ques Thurs - Personal. M. Robinson (C) Mid Feb - Thumb.
Boston Celtics:  M. Brogdon (SG) Ques Thurs - Personal. A. Horford (C) Ques Thurs - Back. M. Smart (PG) Early Feb - Ankle. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.


Notable Quotes


“That’s the thing, You’ve got to keep fighting and you’ve got to fight the good fight. So sometimes you fall short and then you’ve got to work your way out of it.” - Tom Thibodeau after his team’s win against the Cavaliers in their game on Tuesday.


“It was just two good teams out there playing. They made a few more plays at the end than we did.” - Joe Mazzulla after his team’s loss against the Heat in their game on Tuesday.


Starting Lineups


New York Knicks
PG Jalen Brunson 
SG Quentin Grimes
SF RJ Barrett
PF Julius Randle
C Jericho Sims

Boston Celtics
PG Malcolm Brogdon
SG Derrick White
SF Jayson Tatum
PF Al Horford
C Robert Williams III

Statistical Leaders


New York Knicks
PPG: J. Randle (24.6)
APG: J. Brunson (6.2)
Reb/G: J. Randle (10.9)

Boston Celtics
PPG: J. Tatum (31)
APG: M. Smart (7.2)
Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.6)

Coaches:
New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (3rd season)
Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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