New York @ Boston props

Bojan Bogdanovic has made 53.3% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 15.8% higher than he's converted from 3-point range overall this season. The Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Bojan Bogdanovic has sunk 93.8% of his foul shots over the last 10 games on the road, 19.7% higher than he's made overall this season when playing on the road.

Isaiah Hartenstein has successfully made 79.2% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 13.6% higher than he's converted in all games this season. In contrast to last year's 20.0% rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's three-point ability has risen this year to 50.0%. Relative to last year's 19.9 rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's playing time has jumped this year to 25.1 minutes per game. The Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

The New York Knicks have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year. The Boston Celtics have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to fewer possessions for the Knicks. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (lowest in the league) against the Celtics, finding it difficult to get to the free-throw line. Jalen Brunson will not possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage generally decreases player performance across the board.

Payton Pritchard has successfully made 3.6 threes per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.5 higher than he's converted over the course of the season while at home. Payton Pritchard has played 31.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 9.3 more than he's played over the course of the season at home. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Payton Pritchard has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games at home, 8.3% higher than he's converted over the course of the year while at home. Payton Pritchard figures to get a boost in efficiency in all stat categories on account of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Jaylen Brown has attempted 20.4 field goals per game over the last 15 games, 2.4 more than he's attempted overall this year. Jaylen Brown has converted 3.2 treys per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 higher than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season on his home court. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaylen Brown ranks in the 87th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 32.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year. This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 48.0% on three-pointers (best in the league) against the Knicks, making this a favorable matchup. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Donte DiVincenzo has successfully made a terrific 3.5 shots from downtown per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.9 rate last season. Donte DiVincenzo has tallied 38.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 10.1 higher than he's tallied overall this year. The matchup vs. Boston is a favorable one for 3-point attempts; when the Celtics have the home court advantage, opposing starting SGs have totaled the 4th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.8). The Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Donte DiVincenzo has successfully made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 14.7% more than he's put through the net overall this year away from his home court.

Derrick White has attempted 9.2 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games while at home, 2.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Derrick White registers in the 85th percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 31.9 minutes per game while at home this year. The matchup vs. the New York Knicks is a strong one for 3-pointers; opposing starting SGs have compiled the highest three rate in the league this year (44.7%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Derrick White has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 10.5% higher than he's made overall this year.

Kristaps Porzingis has converted 56.4% of his treys over the last 10 games at home, 12.8% more than he's made from beyond the arc over the course of the year while on his home court. Among all players in the league, Kristaps Porzingis measures in the 75th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 28.8 minutes per game on his home court this year. The rate of threes hit against Isaiah Hartenstein has been quite high (49.3%) when he is on the road and guarding other starting Cs this year (100th percentile). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Kristaps Porzingis should see a spike in effectiveness across the board in light of having the home court advantage in this game.

Jrue Holiday has tallied 31.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking in the 84th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games. Jrue Holiday has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 10 games, 15.4% higher than he's made overall this season. This year, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line. Jrue Holiday will possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raise stat production across the board.

Josh Hart has sunk 75.0% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 45.4% more than he's sunk overall this year. Josh Hart has been on the court for 39.5 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 6.2 more than he's been on the court for overall this year. The Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Josh Hart has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 9.4% higher than he's converted overall this season while playing on the road. The matchup vs. Boston is a positive one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 3.9 foul shots per game this year when the Boston Celtics are playing at home (8th-most in the league).

Jayson Tatum has notched 26.9 points per game when playing at home this year, putting him in the 98th percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric. Jayson Tatum has made 48.8% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 10.2% more than he's made from three overall this season while at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Jayson Tatum rates in the 95th percentile for playing time, logging a massive 34.8 minutes per game while playing at home this year. This year when they are at home, the other team's starting PFs have shot 47.7% on 3-pointers (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, making this a favorable matchup. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Celtics grade out 10th-best in in the league with 11.0 offensive boards per game over the last 20 games.

Among all players in the NBA, O.G. Anunoby measures in the 85th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, putting up 5.4 per game this year. O.G. Anunoby has been on the court for 33.6 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, placing him in the 91st percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. This year, the other team's starting SFs have tallied 5.8 three attempts per game (2nd-most in the NBA) vs. the Boston Celtics, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Knicks check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). O.G. Anunoby has sunk 84.4% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 13.8% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season when playing on the road.

Mitchell Robinson has gone over 3.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Miles McBride has gone over 7.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Al Horford has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Sam Hauser has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.