New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics NBA Point Spread Picks 11/1/2019

Friday, November 1, 2019

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Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (3-1, 3rd in the Atlantic Division) host the New York Knicks (1-4, 5th in the Atlantic Division) at TD Garden on Friday, November 1, 2019. The line on this matchup has Boston as 11.5 point favorites. The O/U is set at 216.5.

The Knicks cover the spread 60.0% of the time, having gone 3-2-0 ATS. Boston covers the spread 75.0% of the time, going 3-1-0 against the spread.

Key New York Knicks Injuries

10/30/2019 Kadeem Allen SG Knee Expected to be out until at least Nov 1
10/30/2019 Jr PG Personal Expected to be out until at least Nov 3
10/29/2019 Elfrid Payton PG Hamstring Expected to be out until at least Nov 1
7/22/2019 Reggie Bullock SG Back Expected to be out until at least Nov 10

Key Boston Celtics Injuries

10/30/2019 Jaylen Brown SG Illness Expected to be out until at least Nov 1
10/29/2019 Enes Kanter C Knee Expected to be out until at least Nov 1

Player Spotlight

Marcus Morris averages 13.6 points per game in 32.8 minutes per contest. He averages 0.4 assists per contest and 4.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 35% for the year while his free throw percentage is 90%. Julius Randle comes into this contest averaging 15.6 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per night. He pulls down 11.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is at 60%.

Player Spotlight

Kemba Walker averages 24.5 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.8 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is 89%. Jayson Tatum averages 21.5 points per game while playing 36.3 minutes per contest. He grabs 8.0 rebounds per game and has 2.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 37% and his free throw percentage is at 71%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Knicks allow 108.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 13th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 16th and 17th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.4 rebounds a game which ranks 16th, and they give up 22.0 assists per contest which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 15.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 12th in the league. New York averages 100.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 28th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -8.2 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team, which has them ranked 23rd. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 15th in the league. They average 48.0 rebounds per game and 18.8 assists per contest, which ranks them 10th and 28th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 7th with 18.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Celtics surrender 103.3 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 13th and 11th in those defensive statistics. They rank 7th with 20.5 assists allowed per contest, and 28th with 52.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Celtics are 29th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 20.3 per game. Boston is 16th in the league with 109.8 points per game this year. They are 27th in the league in shooting at 41%, while their average scoring margin is 6.5. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 14th in the NBA. They are 15th in the league in rebounding with 46.8 boards per game and 21st in assists per contest with 22.0. The Celtics are 30th in turnovers per game with 11.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Knicks are 26th in the NBA in offensive rating with 100.4, and their defensive rating of 108.6 is ranked 17th. In terms of pace they are 25th in the league with 100.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 48% is 23rd. As a team they are 25th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 26th in the league. New York is 7th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 14th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Boston is 30th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 9.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 17th in the league. The Celtics are 14th in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.8, and their defensive rating of 100.5 is ranked 9th. In terms of pace they are 16th in the league with 102.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 48% is 24th. As a team they are 26th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Knicks/Celtics NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Boston -11.5

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