The NBA is back, and we have a highly anticipated Eastern Conference rival matchup between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics.
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Coming off a brutal 142-105 loss against the Cavaliers, the Knicks are just three games behind Boston for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Winners of four straight, the Celtics have a +78 point differential over that span.
Today, the Knicks and Celtics will face off for the third time this season. With a 2-0 series lead, the Celtics have a +50 point differential in two victories over the Knicks. Not one matchup has been close, and the Knicks have several players listed on the injury report, including Josh Hart and OG Anunoby.
Up nearly 11 units this month, I have an NBA betting record of 21-15. Let's take a look at my +485 Knicks vs Celtics same-game parlay for February 23.
NBA Same Game Parlay Predictions for Knicks vs Celtics
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NBA Odds for Knicks vs Celtics SGP: +485
- Jalen Brunson 25+ Points
- Al Horford 2+ Made Threes
- Derrick White 1+ Steals
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Jalen Brunson
| PPG: 26 | FG: 49.1 % | FT: 82 % | 3PT : 39.4 % | REB: 2.7 | AST: 7.5 | STL: 0.9 | BLK: 0.1
My first SGP leg for the Knicks vs Celtics matchup today, I have Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson to score 25+ points.
With Josh Hart and OG Anunoby listed on the injury report, it's unclear if they will suit up today. If not, Brunson will presumably do a majority of the heavy lifting.
Even in the Knicks 142-105 blowout loss vs the Cavaliers, Brunson finished with 26 points on 10-17 from the field. Mind you, Brunson didn't play a lick of the fourth quarter.
And let's not forget Brunson's 22 point performance the night before to defeat the Bulls 113-111 in overtime. While the Knicks may have been handed arguably their worst game of the season, they are still a solid 37-19 team. A main reason for their success has been Brunson.
Scorching hot, Brunson is averaging 26.5 points over the last 10 games. In that span, the guard is shooting well over 50 percent (51.1 %), and 37.7 % from downtown. Aside from the victory over Chicago, Brunson has logged 25+ points in two of the last three games. That includes 36 vs the Hawks, and 26 vs the Cavaliers.
Now Is The Time For Jalen Brunson To Bring The Knicks Back To Life
Soaring over 25+ points in 5/7 games, we've seen Brunson perform at an elite level. 42 points vs a stingy Rockets defense is nothing to sniff at. Brunson later recorded 28 and 36 points vs the Raptors and Celtics.
Today Brunson gets the Celtics once again, a team that's near full strength. Pouring in 22 and 36 points vs Boston this season, Brunson is averaging over 32 points in the last four head-t0-head matchup vs Boston.
If we look at the last matchup, Brunson earned 13 points alone from the charity stripe. Given Boston allows the third fewest free-throw attempt, It's up to Brunson to be the gritty player he is. In that last matchup, Brunson finished 10-18 from the field, and 3-7 from downtown.
And of course, let's go way back to the season opener vs the Knicks and Celtics. While Brunson notched 22 points, in 25 limited minutes. Recording 14 field goal attempts, Brunsons' usage has by far increased since then.
Over the last three games, Brunson is averaging 19.6 shot attempts per game, including a combined 16 trey ball attempts vs the Bulls and Hawks.
Final Knicks vs Celtics Player Prop SGP Betting Prediction: Jalen Brunson 25+ Points
Today's matchup won't be easy, especially since the Celtics rank no. 5 in defensive rating.Given Boston allows the 16th most points to point guards, Brunson is in a familiar spot.
Soaring over 25+ in four of the last six head-to-head games vs the Celtics, Brunson must get the Knicks back on track after that demoralizing loss vs Cleveland.
- One of my favorite player prop bets for today, I'll take Jalen Brunson to score 25+ points.
Al Horford
PPG: 8.0 | FG: 40.8 % | FT: 88.9 % | 3PT : 35.9 % | REB: 5.5 | AST: 1.9 | STL: 0.7 | BLK: 1.3
My second SGP leg for the Knicks vs Celtics game today, I bet on Celtics big man
Al Horford to record 2+ made threes
With a healthy Kristaps Porzingis, Horford will presumably come off the bench for Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics.While the 7th leading scorer for Boston, Horford is undoubtedly a crucial piece for the Celtics.
A floor spacer and rim protector, Horford has plenty of experience vs the Knicks. Notching 2+ made threes in 2/3 head-to-head matchups vs the Knicks, Horford is a player who knows his role.
With a healthy Celtics team comes fluid ball movement. Whether in the corner or in transition, Horford is an elite floor spacer. With that, he's been red hot as of late. Recording 2+ made threes in three straight games, Horford has 9 made threes over that span.
The Knicks Simply Can't Defend The Three Ball
Sure the Celtics have blown teams out left and right, but his minutes haven been increasing as of late. Averaging 25.1 minutes, Horford has 20 three-point attempts over the last three matchups. Even in crowded, talented Celtics lineup, the big man is averaging 5.2 trey ball attempts over the last 7 games.
Hitting 37.8 % of those, Horford is averaging 1.8 three-pointers made over the season. Slightly below this player prop line, I have full confidence in this today.
Getting the starting nod alongside Luke Kornet in the Celtics 131-104 blowout victory vs the Knicks early this month, Horford finished 1-3 from deep. With seven players with points in double figures, it was a tall task for Horford to get a ton of looks, especially with that large of a lead.
Final Knicks vs Celtics Player Prop SGP Betting Prediction: Al Horford 2+ Made Threes
What will be interesting is Kristaps Porzingis debut vs the Knicks this season. We saw Horford tally 3-5 from deep in the season opener, even with a blowout win. Recording 2+ made threes in 7/10 games vs the Knicks, how can anyone fade this player prop?
With Porzingis on the floor, Horford has been sensational, making over two trey balls in four of the last games. With 13 made threes over the last five games, Horford face a Knicks team that allows the 5th most trey balls to Centers.
Better yet, the Knicks allow the worst three-point percentage in the NBA at 38.1 %. Given the Cavaliers shot 51.4 % from three, this makes this prop a strong play today.
- I'm taking Al Horford to record 2+ made threes vs the Knicks today.
Derrick White
PPG: 16.1 | FG: 44.2 % | FT: 82.4 % | 3PT : 37.8 % | REB: 4.3 | AST: 4.2 | STL: 0.8| BLK: 1.1
My third SGP leg for the Knicks vs Celtics game, I took
Derrick White
to record 1+ steal vs the Knicks.
Derrick White is arguably one of the best two-way players in the NBA. How many teams can truly say they have a guard who plays like a big man?
Although White's steal production has decreased from last season, he's statistically has performed well defensively vs the Knicks.
Although New York doesn't turn the ball over a ton (12.1 per game), White has at least one steal in 7/8 head-to-head matchups with New York.
While we could argue White's steal stats have dropped off drastically since January, the Knicks have been torn up by guards as of recent.
Final Knicks vs Celtics Player Prop SGP Betting Prediction: Derrick White 1+ Steal
In fact, the last 10 guards have record 21 steals since the end of January. Last game, Sam Merrill record three, while Dyson Daniels notched four on February 12.
Coming off one steal vs the Spurs, White has 6 steals in the last five home games. Expect both White and Jrue Holiday to lead the Celtics frontcourt defensively today.
- I'll take Derrick White to record 1+ steals vs the Knicks today.
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