New York @ Boston props

Mikal Bridges has tallied 37.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have averaged 6.8 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Boston Celtics, making this a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Mikal Bridges has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games on the road, 21.4% more than he's sunk in all games this season without the home court advantage.

As it relates to scoring, the Knicks's feeble 108.6 points per game as the road team settles in as the 5th-lowest in the league over the last 20 games. The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the league while playing on the road this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Knicks. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Celtics, struggling to get to the foul line. Jalen Brunson will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to worsen player performance in all facets of the game.

The most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace away offense in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at getting to the foul line: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a mere 19.5 foul shots per game. The matchup vs. New York may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted just 2.5 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad (7th-least in the league).

The most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace away offense in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at getting to the foul line: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a mere 19.5 foul shots per game.

OG Anunoby has successfully made 3.0 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games, 0.7 more than he's made over the course of the season. OG Anunoby has played 37.1 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 99th percentile. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. OG Anunoby has successfully made 4.1 foul shots per game over the last 15 games on the road, 1.5 more than he's made in all games this year when playing away from home. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the Celtics, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

Al Horford has attempted 5.1 three-point shots per game on his home court this year, ranking in the 78th percentile out of all players in the league. Al Horford has averaged 34.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 more than he's averaged overall this season. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have shot 47.7% on threes (2nd-best in the NBA) against the Knicks, identifying this as a strong matchup. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Al Horford has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 13.1% more than he's converted overall this year.

Karl-Anthony Towns has successfully made 8.7 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the league. Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 35.2 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 95th percentile. The matchup against Kristaps Porzingis is a positive one; he has allowed a monstrous 13.9 points per game when squaring off against other starting Cs this year (83rd percentile). Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 96th percentile for free throws hit, averaging a monstrous 4.6 per game this year.

Among all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis registers in the 85th percentile, putting up a colossal 17.2 points per game on his home court this year. The clash with Karl-Anthony Towns rates in just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs draining a colossal 58.2% of their shots from the field this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Out of all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis measures in the 93rd percentile for getting to the charity stripe, totaling a whopping 4.7 free throw attempts per game this year. Kristaps Porzingis will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually improves stat production in all facets of the game.

In comparison to last season's 55.2% mark, Mitchell Robinson's scoring effectiveness has risen this season to 61.0%. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 7th-best in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Mitchell Robinson has attempted 5.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 3.3 more than he's attempted in all games this year.

The most sluggish tempo team in the NBA this year has been the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are expected to see a decline in opportunities in this contest from sharing the court with the 3rd-most lethargic pace away offense in the NBA this year (the New York Knicks). As a team, the Boston Celtics have been bad at getting to the foul line: worst in the NBA this year, averaging a mere 19.5 foul shots per game. The matchup vs. the Knicks is a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.9 foul shots per game this year (4th-least in the league).

Josh Hart has committed 3.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's committed overall this season. As it relates to scoring, the Knicks's feeble 108.6 points per game as the road team settles in as the 5th-lowest in the league over the last 20 games. The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the league while playing on the road this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Knicks. Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (4th-lowest in the NBA) against the Boston Celtics, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Jrue Holiday has made 55.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games, 10.4% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday registers in the 83rd percentile for playing time, logging a massive 30.9 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce further chances for scoring and assists, and the Boston Celtics grade out 4th-best in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Jrue Holiday has successfully made 91.0% of his foul shots at home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a good one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a whopping 4.3 foul shots per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

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

Miles McBride has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Cameron Payne has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.