Celtics vs. Knicks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 11, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 10, 2024

The Boston Celtics (62-17) host the New York Knicks (47-32) on April 11, 2024 at TD Garden, where the Celtics are favorites, by three points in a matchup pitting one of the highest-scoring teams in the league versus one of the best defensive teams. The Celtics are second in points scored per contest (120.4), while the Knicks are second in points conceded (108.1). The over/under for the matchup is 218 points.

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Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Celtics -3 218

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Injury Report as of April 11

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Patella), Al Horford: Questionable (Toe), Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Injury Management), Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Hand), Xavier Tillman: Questionable (Knee), Xavier Tillman: Questionable (Knee)

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Celtics (-3)
Total Pick Over (218)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Celtics vs. Knicks Stat Rankings

Celtics Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
120.4 (2nd) Points Scored 112.7 (19th)
109.1 (5th) Points Allowed 108.1 (2nd)
46.4 (2nd) Rebounds 45.2 (5th)
10.6 (14th) Off. Rebounds 12.6 (1st)
16.5 (1st) 3pt Made 13.2 (10th)
26.8 (14th) Assists 24.4 (29th)
11.3 (1st) Turnovers 12.2 (8th)

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Celtics Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 73 27 8.2 4.9 1 0.6 3.1
Jaylen Brown 69 23.1 5.6 3.6 1.2 0.5 2.1
Kristaps Porzingis 56 20.2 7.2 2 0.8 1.9 1.9
Derrick White 72 15.3 4.3 5.2 1 1.2 2.7
Jrue Holiday 68 12.5 5.4 4.9 0.9 0.8 2

Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 74 28.4 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.7
Bojan Bogdanovic 54 15.4 2.7 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.3
Donte DiVincenzo 78 15.4 3.6 2.7 1.3 0.4 3.5
OG Anunoby 27 15.1 3.9 2.7 1 0.5 2.3
OG Anunoby 20 14.4 4.6 1.5 1.8 1.1 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Celtics are 41-35-3 against the spread this season.
  • As 3-point favorites or more, Boston is 38-32-3 against the spread.
  • This year, 40 of the Celtics’ 79 games have gone over the point total.
  • Boston’s games have had more than 218 points scored on 59 occasions this year.
  • The total for this game is 218, 11.5 points fewer than the average total in Celtics games thus far this season.
  • The Knicks are 42-34-3 against the spread this season.
  • New York has an ATS record of 8-13-2 as a 3-point underdog or greater.
  • This year, 34 of the Knicks’ 79 games have hit the over.
  • New York’s games have gone over 218 points on 45 occasions this season.
  • The average total for Knicks games is 220.7 points, 2.7 more than this game’s over/under.

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