Boston @ New York props

Out of all players in the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis measures in the 86th percentile, logging a massive 17.3 points per game this year. The Celtics have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Kristaps Porzingis has attempted 4.7 foul shots per game this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA.

Jalen Brunson has accumulated 3.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 1.3 more than he's accumulated in all games this year at home. The Knicks rank as the least aggressive offense in the league on their home court this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New York Knicks. The Knicks will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo team in the NBA this year (the Celtics). This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.

Mikal Bridges has sunk 7.1 shots made from the field per game this year, putting him in the 90th percentile out of all players in the league. Mikal Bridges has played 37.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 100th percentile. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 8th-best in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Mikal Bridges has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 19.6% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Mikal Bridges figures to see a rise in production in all facets of the game due to holding the home court advantage in this game.

Luke Kornet has successfully made a measly 0.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc this season, significantly lower than his 100.0 mark last season. Luke Kornet has tallied 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The matchup with Karl-Anthony Towns registers in the 25th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs scoring only 12.0 points per game this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which should decrease possessions for the Celtics.

OG Anunoby has played 36.3 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 98th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 8th-best in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. OG Anunoby has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 29.9% higher than he's made overall this season with the home court advantage. OG Anunoby will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Al Horford has successfully made 50.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 10 games, 13.5% more than he's made from three over the course of the year. Al Horford has averaged 35.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 8.1 more than he's averaged in all games this season on the road. The Celtics have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Al Horford has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 13.1% more than he's made in all games this season.

Josh Hart has averaged 3.5 personal fouls per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 0.8 more than he's averaged over the course of the year at home. The Knicks rank as the least aggressive offense in the league on their home court this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New York Knicks. The Knicks will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo team in the NBA this year (the Celtics). The matchup against Boston may be a tough one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a mere 1.5 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Boston Celtics are the visiting team (5th-least in the league).

The Boston Celtics have played at the most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games in their home stadium, which should decrease possessions for the Celtics. As it relates to getting to the charity stripe, the Celtics's poor 19.6 foul shot attempts per game rates worst in the NBA this year. The matchup against New York may be a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.9 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Knicks are at home (3rd-least in the NBA). Derrick White will likely experience a decrease in productivity across the board considering being on the road in this contest.

Karl-Anthony Towns has converted 8.7 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns lands in the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 34.7 minutes per game at home this year. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and create more chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 8th-best in in the NBA with 12.0 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games. Among all players in the league, Karl-Anthony Towns places in the 96th percentile for foul shots made, totaling a massive 4.6 per game this year. Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to get a boost in output in all stat categories due to owning the home court advantage in this game.

Mitchell Robinson has played a mere 17.8 minutes per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 23.8 minutes per game last season. Mitchell Robinson has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games playing at home, 0.8 higher than he's committed in all games this season at home. The Knicks rank as the least aggressive offense in the league on their home court this year when it comes to 3-point attempts. The 3rd-most sluggish pace home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the New York Knicks. The Knicks will likely experience a decrease in possessions today from being pitted against the most lethargic tempo team in the NBA this year (the Celtics).

Relative to last year's 1.7 mark, Payton Pritchard's 3-point shots sunk have jumped this year to 3.1 per game. Payton Pritchard has tallied 28.2 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 76th percentile. The Celtics have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Payton Pritchard has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 14.5% more than he's sunk overall this year.

Jrue Holiday has converted 51.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 17.5% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season on the road. Out of all players in the league, Jrue Holiday rates in the 82nd percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 30.6 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The Celtics have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jrue Holiday has converted 96.7% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 8.1% more than he's converted overall this season away from home. The matchup against the Knicks is a favorable one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.3 foul shots per game this year (6th-most in the league).

Jaylen Brown has attempted 16.9 shots per game away from home this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the league. Jaylen Brown has attempted 7.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's attempted overall this year. The Celtics have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaylen Brown has attempted 6.4 free throws per game over the last 10 games, 1.1 more than he's attempted overall this year.

Miles McBride has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.