New York @ Boston Picks & Props

The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Miles McBride registers in the 88th percentile for foul-shot ability with an outstanding 86.7% rate since the start of last season.

Jaylen Brown has accumulated 2.7 personal fouls per game since the start of last season, ranking him as one of the highest-fouling players in the league (91st percentile). The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Boston Celtics. The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season, which should decrease possessions for the Celtics. When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Celtics's unimpressive 20.0 foul shots per game comes in as the 6th-worst in the league since the start of last season. Over the last 10 games when they are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.5 foul shots per game (7th-lowest in the NBA) against the Knicks, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

Al Horford has successfully made 51.3% of his shots from the field since the start of last season, placing him in the 80th percentile among all players in the NBA. Al Horford has successfully made 40.9% of his three-point attempts since the start of last season, ranking him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the league. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season. The number of shots from behind the three-point arc made against Karl-Anthony Towns has been very high (0.8 per game) when guarding fellow starting Cs since the start of last season (86th percentile). Al Horford will have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium generally increases stat production in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Josh Hart measures in the 93rd percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 34.6 minutes per game since the start of last season. This year, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics, designating this as a good matchup. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

The 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the league since the start of last season has been the Boston Celtics. The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA since the start of last season, which should decrease possessions for the Celtics. When it comes to getting to the charity stripe, the Celtics's unimpressive 20.0 foul shots per game comes in as the 6th-worst in the league since the start of last season. The matchup against the Knicks may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted just 4.1 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (8th-least in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Sam Hauser comes in at the 95th percentile for three-point proficiency with an outstanding 42.1% rate since the start of last season. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 47.7% on three-pointers (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the New York Knicks, branding this as a positive matchup. Sam Hauser has made 90.9% of his foul shot attempts since the start of last season, placing him in the 97th percentile out of all players in the league. Sam Hauser ought to see an increase in effectiveness across the board due to owning the home court advantage in this game.

The New York Knicks have been the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season in regard to field goals. The most lethargic tempo team in the league since the start of last season has been the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league since the start of last season, which should decrease opportunities for the New York Knicks. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics, making it tough to get to the free-throw line. Jalen Brunson is expected to suffer a reduction in performance in all facets of the game due to playing on the visting team in this game.

Mikal Bridges has attempted 15.8 shots from the field per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges places in the 94th percentile for three-point attempts, tallying 7.2 per game since the start of last season. Mikal Bridges has played 34.8 minutes per game since the start of last season, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 94th percentile. This year, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics, designating this as a good matchup. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 99th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a massive 3.3 fouls per game since the start of last season. The New York Knicks have been the 9th-lowest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season in regard to field goals. The matchup with Al Horford measures in the 14th percentile for difficulty with the other team's starting Cs making just 0.6 3-point shots per game since the start of last season. The most lethargic tempo team in the league since the start of last season has been the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics have played at the 3rd-slowest pace in the league since the start of last season, which should decrease opportunities for the New York Knicks.

Out of all players in the NBA, Payton Pritchard registers in the 80th percentile for 3-point prowess with a stellar 38.2% rate since the start of last season. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season. Payton Pritchard will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court generally improves stat production in all facets of the game.

OG Anunoby has sunk 5.7 buckets per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the NBA, OG Anunoby lands in the 83rd percentile for 3-pointers sunk, compiling 2.0 per game since the start of last season. OG Anunoby has been on the court for 34.4 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 92nd percentile. The Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce additional chances for scoring and assists). This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (8th-most in the league) against the Celtics, making it fairly effortless to get to the charity stripe.

Derrick White has converted 2.8 treys per game since the start of last season, ranking him in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. Derrick White has tallied 33.2 minutes per game since the start of last season, ranking among the most used players in the league: 87th percentile. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Derrick White measures in the 96th percentile for foul-shot efficiency with an impressive 90.7% rate since the start of last season. Derrick White figures to get a boost in output for all stats considering controlling the home court advantage in this contest.

Among all players in the league, Jrue Holiday rates in the 96th percentile for three-point effectiveness with a phenomenal 43.0% rate since the start of last season. Jrue Holiday has been on the court for 33.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the league: 90th percentile. The Boston Celtics rank as the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league since the start of last season. Among all players in the NBA, Jrue Holiday places in the 88th percentile for free-throw prowess with a great 86.8% rate since the start of last season. Jrue Holiday figures to see an increase in efficiency in all facets of the game on account of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Luke Kornet has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Precious Achiuwa has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Cameron Payne has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.