Boston @ New York props

The matchup against New York is a hard one for scoring; when the Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting Cs have tallied the 11th-least baskets per game in the league this year (4.9). The Celtics have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games as the road team. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Celtics. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Celtics grade out 9thworst in in the league with the home court advantage with only 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.

In comparison to last year's 2.1 mark, RJ Barrett's personal fouls per game have surged this year to 2.8. When it comes to scoring, the New York Knicks's subpar 100.0 points per game when playing at home places lowest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Boston Celtics have played at the 2nd-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 15 games on their home court, which should reduce plays for the Knicks. The matchup vs. the Celtics is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SFs have attempted just 2.8 free throws per game this year (10th-least in the league).

Immanuel Quickley has sunk an impressive 5.0 buckets per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 3.6 rate last season. Immanuel Quickley has averaged a terrific 27.9 minutes per game this year, a significant increase from his 22.6 minutes per game last year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in additional chances for offense). This matchup is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing clubs have attempted a mere 20.8 free throws per game when the Boston Celtics are playing at home this year (2nd-least in the NBA).

Relative to last year's 8.6 mark, Jaylen Brown's field goals scored have surged this year to 9.9 per game. Jaylen Brown has attempted 6.9 3-pointers per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile out of all players in the league. Jaylen Brown has averaged 35.8 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 98th percentile. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 115.1 points per game on their home court ranks 6th-best in the league this year. Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has come down with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark further chances for offense).

Compared to last year's 6.1 mark, Quentin Grimes's points per game have jumped this year to 10.6. Quentin Grimes has attempted 5.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, a significant increase from his 4.2 mark last year. Quentin Grimes has been on the court for a terrific 29.0 minutes per game this season, a significant increase from his 17.0 minutes per game last season. The matchup against Boston is a favorable one for shots from the field; when the Celtics are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 28th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (14.7). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In comparison to last year's 35.8% clip, Payton Pritchard's field goal prowess has risen this year to 40.3%. Payton Pritchard has tallied 0.9 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 15th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 115.1 points per game on their home court ranks 6th-best in the league this year. Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has come down with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark further chances for offense).

Al Horford has made 2.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile out of all players in the NBA. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 115.1 points per game on their home court ranks 6th-best in the league this year. Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has come down with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark further chances for offense).

Jayson Tatum has attempted 20.9 shots from the field per game this year, putting him in the 99th percentile out of all players in the league. Jayson Tatum has attempted 9.0 3-point shots per game when playing at home this year, placing him in the 99th percentile among all players in the league. Jayson Tatum has tallied 37.0 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 100th percentile. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 115.1 points per game on their home court ranks 6th-best in the league this year. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied 5.1 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the New York Knicks, branding this as a positive matchup.

Compared to last season's 39.8% mark, Derrick White's shooting effectiveness has jumped this season to 45.9%. Derrick White has been on the court for 33.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 115.1 points per game on their home court ranks 6th-best in the league this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have averaged 6.3 3-point attempts per game (23rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, resulting in a positive matchup. Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has come down with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark further chances for offense).

As it relates to scoring, the Boston Celtics's outstanding 115.1 points per game on their home court ranks 6th-best in the league this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PGs have totaled 6.3 three attempts per game (26th-most in the NBA) against the New York Knicks, marking this as a strong matchup. Over the last 25 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has come down with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise spark further chances for offense).

Mitchell Robinson has successfully made a whopping 75.1% of his field goals this year, a significant increase from his 76.9 rate last year. The matchup vs. Boston is a positive one; when the Celtics are the visiting squad, they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting Cs this year (16.1). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in additional chances for offense). Mitchell Robinson has attempted 5.0 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) higher than he's attempted overall this year at home.

Jalen Brunson has posted a whopping 24.5 points per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 17.3 points per game last year. In contrast to his full-season rate of core.FORMAT(RATE2,1) minutes per [AWAY_ROAD] game, Jalen Brunson's rate of playing time has surged by core.FORMAT(ABS(DIFF_RATE),1) minutes over the last 5 games [AS_A_VISITING_PLAYER]. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in additional chances for offense). Jalen Brunson has converted a terrific 4.9 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 2.6 mark last season.

Julius Randle has averaged a terrific 24.2 points per game this season, quite a bit more than his 20.1 points per game last season. Julius Randle has attempted 8.1 three-point shots per game this year, significantly more than his 5.4 rate last year. Among all players in the league, Julius Randle registers in the 92nd percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 34.6 minutes per game this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in additional chances for offense).

Josh Hart has been on the court for 28.7 minutes per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing clubs have captured 9.8 offensive boards per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Celtics (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in additional chances for offense). This matchup is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing clubs have attempted a mere 20.8 free throws per game when the Boston Celtics are playing at home this year (2nd-least in the NBA). Josh Hart will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually improves player performance in all facets of the game.