Free NBA Picks For Today, Tuesday 10/22/2024
NY Knicks vs. Boston Celtics NBA Betting Pick Prediction 10/22/2024
Knicks at Celtics 7:30PM ET—Achiuwa, Robinson and McCullar are out for NY. Porzingis is out for Boston. New York finished at 50-32 and was struck with injuries in the playoffs. They moved Bojan Bogdanovic for Mikal Bridges. A trade before the preseason was sending Julius Randle and Donte DiVencenzo to the Timberwolves for Karl Anthony Towns. Exiting is Isiah Hartenstein who strength was defensive around the basket. Boston went 64-18 during the regular season and topped that off with an NBA Title. Their core returns from last season.
The Pick:
Boston was the most efficient team in the NBA with a net rating of 11.7. They averaged 122.2 points per 100 possessions. The Knicks last season averaged 117.3 points per 100 possessions with a +4.9 net rating. NY additions aids offensive but they do lack depth. With healthy starters and full rest will take points. Play NY +6.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Lakers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 10/22/2024
Timberwolves at Lakers 10:30PM ET—Minnesota has a clean injury report. Vanderbilt, Wood and Koloko are out for LA. Minnesota won 56 games in the regular season last year as they were the best defensive team in the league by allowing 108.4 points per 100 possessions with a +6.3 net rating. Their trade of Karl Anthony Towns brought in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Randle gives the Timberwolves a solid rebounding in addition to his offensive skills. LA finished at 47-34 last season but still ended up in the play in round and early exit from the playoffs. Their team sat 17th in defensive efficiency by allowing 114.8 points per 100 possessions and finishing with a +0.6 net rating. Exiting is Taurean Prince and return everyone else. The Lakers saw improved three point shooting last year but were 28th in attempted three pointers. Rookie Dalton Knecht immediate impact is in question.
The Pick:
The Lakers struggled on defense and now face the best defensive team in the league and now add two rotational players. Interesting that a 47-win team has a season win total of 43.5. The Minnesota depth here is the key as the Lakers’ supporting cast was too inconsistent. Play Minnesota -1.