New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics 1/17/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics 1/17/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
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The New York Knicks will be driving the ball against the Bolton Celtics at the TD Garden in Boston on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 6:00 PM ET. New York will try to snap a five-game losing streak after they gave up their recent game last Friday to the Cleveland Cavaliers at 103-106. The Knicks are in 4th place of the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with a 5-8 standing and a team-percentage of .385. Julius Randle scored 28 points with a team-high 6 assists and 6 rebounds in leading New York. Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett chipped in 23 & 20 points, respectively.

The NY Knicks recorded 48.8% (40/82) shooting from the field, connected 9 of 25 (36.0%) attempts from beyond the arc, sank 14 of 16 tries from the foul line for 87.5% efficiency, and scored 52 points in the paint. The Knicks grabbed 39 total rebounds with 7 coming from the offensive end and dished out 20 assists. New York rejected 10 shot attempts with 9 steals and 12 turnovers. The New York Knicks committed 21 personal fouls in the process.

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Predictions 1/17/2021

The Boston Celtics knocked down the Orlando Magic in their recent match last Friday to a score of 124-97. Boston took leadership in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with an 8-3 standing and a .727 team-percentage. Six of the Celtics players were on double-figure scoring and Jaylen Brown led the way with 21 points while Semi Ojeleye pitched in 18 for the win. Jeff Teague chipped in 17 while Payton Pritchard added 16 points in the winning effort. Center Tristan Thompson led the rebounding with 11 boards and Brown pitched in a team-high 8 assists.

Boston dominated all major scoring departments with 51.1% (45/88) field goal shooting, knocked down 17 of 42 (40.5%) attempts from the three-point region, made 17 of 19 (89.5%) free throw attempts, and scored 48 points in the paint. The Celts hauled down 45 total rebounds with 6 offensive boards and led the assist department with 25. Boston denied 4 attempted shots and stole the ball 7 times while winning the turnover battle with 10 to 11. The team committed 18 personal fouls in the win.

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics. The NBA Pick for this game is Boston -7.5. The Knicks ranked 29th on the offense and 5th on defense while the Celtics ranked 10th on the offense and 13th on defense. New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 contests and 0-5 SU in its last 5 outings versus Boston. The Celts are 5-0 SU in its last 5 matches and 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home. The Knicks struggled in their offense as they lost 5 games in a row. Boston is still hot and determined to earn their 6th straight win at home. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics will win and cover ATS at 111-102.

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