New York @ Boston Picks & Props

Al Horford has played 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games without the home court advantage, 5.1 more than he's played overall this season on the road. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. Away from home, the Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). In comparison to last season's 72.6% mark, Al Horford's foul-shot efficiency has risen this season to 100.0%. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; their opposition has attempted a mere 18.9 foul shots per game this year (2nd-least in the NBA).

In comparison to last year's 5.8 rate, Quentin Grimes's shot attempts from beyond the arc have jumped this year to 5.2 per game. Quentin Grimes has played a whopping 24.8 minutes per game this season, significantly higher than his 29.1 minutes per game last season. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Quentin Grimes has converted a whopping 100.0% of his free throw attempts this season, a sizeable increase from his 78.5 mark last season. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (25th-highest in the league) against the Celtics, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one for shots from the field; their opposition has compiled the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (44.1%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Immanuel Quickley has converted a whopping 3.4 foul shots per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 2.4 mark last season. This year, their opposition has attempted 19.3 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line.

This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have shot 41.2% on shot attempts from the field (15th-weakest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, branding this as a difficult matchup. The 7th-most lethargic tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Knicks). Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 9thworst in in the league with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. In comparison to last year's 8.1 rate, Jayson Tatum's number of foul shots has dropped this year to 6.5 foul shots per game.

Mitchell Robinson has successfully made an impressive 65.4% of his shots from the field this year, a big improvement over his 57.6 mark last year. Compared to last year's 2.9 rate, Mitchell Robinson's personal fouls per game have regressed this year to 1.6. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Sam Hauser has converted a whopping 3.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, a big improvement over his 1.8 rate last year. Sam Hauser has played a whopping 22.4 minutes per game this season, a big improvement over his 14.2 minutes per game last season. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. Away from home, the Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Compared to last year's 72.2% clip, Sam Hauser's free-throw effectiveness has jumped this year to 87.5%.

Jalen Brunson has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game on the road this year, ranking him in the 76th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling when it comes to technicals. When it comes to offense, the Knicks's poor 111.5 points per game rates 10th-fewest in the NBA this year. The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home. The Celtics have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jaylen Brown has tallied 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, a significant increase from his 0.1 technicals per game last year. The 7th-most lethargic tempo home team in the league over the last 5 games has been the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Knicks). Offensive rebounds continue possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Boston Celtics grade out 9thworst in in the league with a mere 10.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. Jaylen Brown has converted a measly 65.7% of his free throws this year, quite a bit lower than his 74.9 mark last year.

Relative to last season's 35.5% rate, Derrick White's 3-point prowess has surged this season to 43.7%. Derrick White has tallied 30.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the league: 77th percentile. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. Away from home, the Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 2.0 mark, Derrick White's foul shots sunk have spiked this season to 3.1 per game.

RJ Barrett has tallied a mere 28.7 minutes per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 33.4 minutes per game last year. When it comes to offense, the Knicks's poor 111.5 points per game rates 10th-fewest in the NBA this year. The New York Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 15 games at home. The Celtics have played at the 7th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics have given up the 8th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.0) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jrue Holiday has been on the court for 32.4 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The matchup vs. New York is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Knicks are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have put up the 28th-highest field goal rate in the league this year (46.9%). Away from home, the Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against New York is a favorable one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 5.5 foul shots per game this year when the New York Knicks are away from home (24th-most in the league).

Kristaps Porzingis has sunk 55.1% of his field goals this year, placing him in the 81st percentile among all players in the league. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league this year. Away from home, the Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive boards per game (8.8) in the NBA to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis ought to get a boost in production in all facets of the game on account of enjoying the home court advantage in this game.

In contrast to last year's 40.6% rate, Donte DiVincenzo's shooting prowess has jumped this year to 42.8%. Relative to last season's 1.9 rate, Donte DiVincenzo's three-point shots drained have spiked this season to 2.5 per game. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.7 free throws per game (25th-highest in the league) against the Celtics, succeeding in their efforts to get to the free-throw line.

Julius Randle has posted 28.6 points per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 7.2 more than he's posted overall this year at home. Julius Randle has sunk 57.0% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 14.4% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. Compared to last year's 7.2 mark, Julius Randle's number of free throws has increased this year to 7.5 free throws per game.

Josh Hart has successfully made 58.3% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games at home, 22.8% higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year while at home. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a hard one for shots from the field; their opposition has compiled the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (44.1%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 11thbest in in the league when playing on the road with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, their opposition has attempted 19.3 free throws per game (3rd-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line.

Isaiah Hartenstein has not yet played a game this season.

Payton Pritchard has gone over 5.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.