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The New York Knicks (40-31) hit the court as 9.5-point favorites against the Boston Celtics (36-35) on May 16, 2021. The matchup's point total is 215.5.
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Time: 1:00 PM EST
TV Channel: ESPN
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Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Data
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -9.5 | -110 | -110 | 215.5 | -110 | -110 |
Knicks Betting Data
- New York has a 45-25-1 record against the spread this season.
- When they are at least 9.5-point favorites, the Knicks have a winning ATS record of 1-0.
- New York generally does not hit the over, only topping the point total in 32 of 71 games (45.1%).
Celtics Betting Data
- Boston has a sub-.500 record against the spread this season: 33-37.
- When they're at least 9.5-point underdogs, the Celtics are 4-1 against the spread.
- Boston hit the over in 52.9% of its games (37 of 70 games).
Point Total Insights
- In New York's matchups this season, the Knicks and their opponents have eclipsed Sunday's over/under of 215.5 points 29 times (40.8% of opportunities).
- In 51 out of Boston's 71 games this year (71.8%), the competing teams combined for more points than the total in Sunday's matchup.
- Together, the two teams combine for 220.1 points per game, 4.6 points more than the point total of 215.5 for this game.
- This game's point total is 0.8 fewer points than the 216.3 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the over/under in Knicks games is 3.4 points fewer than the over/under of 215.5 points in this matchup.
- Celtics' games have a total points bet of 224.3 points this season, 8.8 points more than the over/under for this contest.
Previous Matchups
In their last 10 matchups, Boston has an 8-2 record in games against New York, while the Knicks have covered the spread in three of five games against the Celtics.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2021 | Celtics | Celtics | -3.5 | 209 | -156 | 130 | Regular Season | 101-99 BOS |
| 1/17/2021 | Celtics | Celtics | -7 | 210 | -284 | 227 | Regular Season | 105-75 NY |
| 12/1/2019 | Celtics | Knicks | -7.5 | 209.5 | -315 | 248 | Regular Season | 113-104 BOS |
| 11/1/2019 | Celtics | Celtics | -9.5 | 211.5 | -538 | 408 | Regular Season | 104-102 BOS |
| 10/26/2019 | Celtics | Knicks | -5.5 | 218.5 | -213 | 174 | Regular Season | 118-95 BOS |
| 2/1/2019 | - | Knicks | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 113-99 BOS |
| 12/6/2018 | - | Celtics | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 128-100 BOS |
| 11/21/2018 | - | Celtics | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 117-109 NY |
| 10/20/2018 | - | Knicks | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 103-101 BOS |
| 2/24/2018 | - | Knicks | - | - | - | - | Regular Season | 121-112 BOS |
Knicks Players to Watch
- Julius Randle leads the Knicks in points, rebounds and assists, scoring 24.2 points, pulling down 10.2 boards and distributing 6.0 assists per game.
- Reggie Bullock leads the Knicks in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.5 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Nerlens Noel is a standout on the defensive end for New York, leading the team in steals with 1.1 per game and blocks with 2.2 per contest.
Celtics Players to Watch
- Jayson Tatum puts up 26.4 points per game to be the top scorer for the Celtics.
- Boston's leader in rebounds is Tristan Thompson with 8.1 per game, and its leader in assists is Marcus Smart with 5.7 per game.
- Kemba Walker is the top scorer from the three-point line for the Celtics, hitting 3.0 threes per game.
- Boston's leader in steals is Smart with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is Robert Williams III with 1.8 per game.
Injury Report
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Luca Vildoza: Day To Day (Not With Team)
Celtics: Kemba Walker: Out (Neck), Jaylen Brown: Out For Season (Wrist), Tristan Thompson: Out (Pectoral), Marcus Smart: Out (Calf), Robert Williams III: Out (Foot)
