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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks: An Eastern Conference Classic at MSG
The Boston Celtics are visiting the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
The Celtics are the best team in the league
The Boston Celtics are on top of the Eastern Conference with a 44-12 record. Currently, they are on a seven-game winning streak and are coming off a 129-112 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Celtics lead the league with 16.4 three-pointers per game and are ranked fifth with 120.8 points per game. Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics averaging 27.1 points per game followed by Jaylen Brown with 22.
The Knicks are struggling lately
The New York Knicks are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 34-22 record. After losing four consecutive games, the Knicks won 110-96 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the last one, with Bojan Bogdanovic having his best game since joining the Knicks, scoring 22 points. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks, averaging 27.5 points per game for the season. The Knicks are 13th in the league, shooting 37% from three-point territory, and 21st, shooting 46.7% from the field.
Betting Trends
The Knicks have played under the total point line in 14 of their last 18 games overall, in 12 of the last 15 home games and 11 of the last 13 games against teams from the Eastern Conference.
Prediction and Conclusion
It is always interesting to see the Celtics and the Knicks go against each other, especially when they have good seasons. With both teams being in the top four in the East, this game will be even more exciting to watch. The Knicks recently lost four straight games and will be fired up against the best team in the conference. The Celtics are on top of their game, winning the last seven games. Kristaps Porzingis will have another chance to play against his former team. The Celtics have been dominating the Knicks in recent seasons, but New York has a lot to prove in this game and will go all-in. This game will look like a playoff one, with hard defense from both teams. The total point line is set at 224.5 points, and the final score will be under it.
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