Sunday, Jan. 17 features six games, spanning all day long. The first on the schedule is the New York Knicks traveling to take on the Boston Celtics. The Knicks – Celtics NBA betting preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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NBA Betting Preview: Picks, Odds & Betting Trends
Knicks vs. Celtics Game Info
New York Knicks (5-8, 3-4 Away) vs. Boston Celtics (8-3, 4-1 Home)
Date: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021
Time: 1 p.m. EST
Venue: TD Garden — Boston, Mass.
Coverage: NBA TV
The Knicks began the season 5-3, which included a stretch where they won five of six games. However, they have lost all five games since then. Coach Tom Thibodeau has his team playing solid defense, allowing just 106.3 points per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. However, they simply do not have the offensive firepower to compete with most teams. They average just 101.0 points per game, which is the second-worst in the league. The offense will receive a boost once Alec Burks returns to the lineup. Burks ranks second on the team in scoring (20.7). Unfortunately, he has played just three games and will not be back today.
The Celtics have had a bit of COVID problems in the locker room, to the point were games have been postponed. Jayson Tatum tested positive for the virus last Friday and needs to quarantine for 10 days before he can return, meaning he will be out again today. Everyone has chipped in to keep the Celtics’ head above water, with all of the absences they have endured. Despite constant changes to the lineup, Boston has won each of their last five games, and they have won seven of their last eight. While it’s far from certain, the Celtics could also see Kemba Walker make his season debut this afternoon. He has been practicing and is considered questionable to play. He would likely be limited in his return, but it would move Jeff Teague back to the bench.
Knicks vs. Celtics Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Knicks – Celtics betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 11 a.m. EST on Jan. 17, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
NBA Odds: Moneyline
Knicks: (+250) — William Hill
Celtics: (-275) — SugarHouse
NBA Odds: Spread
Knicks: +7.5 (-115) — FanDuel
Celtics: -7 (-110) — SugarHouse, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
NBA Odds: Point Total
Over: 211 (-110) — FanDuel
Under: 212 (-110) — SugarHouse
Knicks vs. Celtics NBA Betting Trends
- New York is 0-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last five games.
- The total has hit the under in eight of New York’s last 10 games.
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last five games.
- The total has hit the over in 10 of Boston’s last 15 games.
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