New York @ Boston props

Julius Randle has logged just 17.2 points per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 24.2 points per game last season. Compared to last year's 8.1 clip, Julius Randle's shots from behind the three-point arc have diminished this year to 6.4 per game. Julius Randle has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 3.2 fouls per game last season. In regard to scoring, the Knicks's feeble 106.8 points per game comes in as the 5th-fewest in the NBA this year. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting PFs have posted 10.0 points per game (12th-fewest in the league) against the Celtics, creating a challenging matchup for offensive productivity.

Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense). Josh Hart has made a whopping 100.0% of his free throw attempts this season, significantly higher than his 73.8 rate last season.

Immanuel Quickley has successfully made a whopping 49.7% of his shots from the field this year, quite a bit higher than his 42.9 rate last year. Compared to last season's 2.0 mark, Immanuel Quickley's personal fouls per game have decreased this season to 1.2. Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense). Immanuel Quickley has sunk an impressive 100.0% of his foul shots this year, significantly more than his 82.3 mark last year.

Out of all players in the league, Quentin Grimes ranks in the 87th percentile for three-pointers made, registering 2.0 per game this year. Relative to last year's 29.1 clip, Quentin Grimes's playing time has increased this year to 26.0 minutes per game. Since the start of last season when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have averaged 14.8 shot attempts per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, branding this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense).

The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has captured 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in added chances for offense). Al Horford has sunk an impressive 100.0% of his free throws this year, a significant increase from his 72.6 rate last year. This matchup is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the other team has attempted a mere 19.1 foul shots per game when the Knicks are playing at home this year (2nd-least in the NBA). Al Horford will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city usually raises player production for all stats.

In regard to scoring, the Knicks's feeble 106.8 points per game comes in as the 5th-fewest in the NBA this year. The matchup against Boston is a hard one for 3-point shots; when the Celtics are on their home court, the other team's starting SFs have posted the 10th-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (25.0%). The 3rd-most lethargic pace road team in the league this year has been the Knicks. The Celtics have played at the 10th-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA on the road this year, which ought to decrease possessions for the Knicks. The matchup vs. Boston is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted just 2.9 foul shots per game since the start of last season when the Celtics have the home court advantage (7th-least in the NBA).

In contrast to last season's 1.1 rate, Sam Hauser's personal fouls per game have risen this season to 1.9. The 10th-slowest pace-of-play home team in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics. The Celtics will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from squaring off against the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks).

Jrue Holiday has averaged 30.5 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has captured 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in added chances for offense). Jrue Holiday is expected to see a spike in efficiency across the board as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the league, Derrick White comes in at the 93rd percentile for three-point shots hit while playing at home, tallying 2.8 per game this year. The matchup vs. New York is a positive one; when the Knicks are away from home, they have allowed the 25th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting PGs this year (21.5). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has captured 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in added chances for offense). Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White measures in the 81st percentile for foul-shot ability playing at home with a an outstanding 84.9% rate since the start of last season.

Jayson Tatum has converted an impressive 51.7% of his shots from the field this year, a sizeable increase from his 46.0 mark last year. Among all players in the league, Jayson Tatum registers in the 98th percentile for 3-point attempts playing at home, averaging 8.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Jayson Tatum registers in the 90th percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 33.5 minutes per game this year. The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has captured 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in added chances for offense).

Compared to last year's 17.8 clip, Jalen Brunson's shots have jumped this year to 20.3 per game. In comparison to last season's 2.0 mark, Jalen Brunson's threes drained have spiked this season to 3.0 per game. Jalen Brunson has averaged 33.2 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 92nd percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the NBA. Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense).

Jaylen Brown has successfully made a whopping 10.0 baskets per game this season, significantly more than his 9.9 rate last season. In contrast to last season's 2.3 rate, Jaylen Brown's three-pointers scored have spiked this season to 2.9 per game. Jaylen Brown has played 29.5 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 78th percentile. The matchup against New York is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have shot for the 25th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA since the start of last season (37.2%). The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last season's 50.6% rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's field goal efficiency has increased this season to 72.9%. Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense). In comparison to last year's 0.9 clip, Isaiah Hartenstein's number of foul shots has risen this year to 2.8 foul shots per game. The matchup against the Boston Celtics is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted just 17.3 foul shots per game this year (3rd-least in the league).

In comparison to last season's 49.9% clip, Kristaps Porzingis's shooting effectiveness has surged this season to 56.3%. The Boston Celtics have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 8 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, their opposition has captured 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (3rd-lowest in the NBA) vs. the New York Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise result in added chances for offense). Kristaps Porzingis stands to get a boost in productivity for all stats as a result of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Mitchell Robinson has been on the court for 28.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 77th percentile. The matchup vs. the Boston Celtics is a positive one for field goal attempts; opposing starting Cs have tallied the 28th-most field goal attempts per game in the league this year (12.8). Offensive rebounds save possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 14thbest in in the NBA playing at home with 14.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, opposing clubs have grabbed 10.1 offensive rebounds per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (reducing possessions that could otherwise lead to additional chances for offense).

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.