The Garden sees the Celtics vs. Knicks, with Boston eager to maintain their perfect 4-0 record at TD Garden. The Celtics, now standing at 7-2, have established themselves as strong title contenders after convincing wins over the Nets and Raptors. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are seamlessly integrating into the team.
In contrast, the Knicks have had a rocky start but gained momentum with a 129-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The victory allowed them to move above .500, setting the stage for tonight’s clash.
A pivotal move for the Celtics was agreeing to a supermax contract extension with Jaylen Brown. Despite initial doubts, Brown showcased his prowess with standout performances, scoring 28 and 29 points in recent games.
While Brown’s numbers have lagged compared to last season, his recent uptrend suggests a potential standout performance against the Knicks tonight. His aggressiveness and impressive home-court averages make him a player to watch.
For the Knicks, Julius Randle’s contributions become crucial, especially with the Celtics’ defensive duo of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White likely pressuring Jalen Brunson. Randle’s points prop is one to keep an eye on.
Another player to watch is Mitchell Robinson, with the Celtics’ relentless perimeter pressure potentially leading to more opportunities for the Knicks’ offense to flow through him. Robinson’s rebound prop stands out after his strong performance in the previous game.
The Celtics enter as 9-point favorites, factoring in their recent dominance and a day off for rest. However, the Knicks, on a three-game winning streak, shouldn’t be underestimated. The Under trend prevails for both teams, making a total of 222.5 seem a bit high for two defensive powerhouses.
A notable betting trend is the Celtics hitting the first-half money line in 43 of their last 58 games. As the TD Garden hosts this exciting matchup tonight, emotions will run high, and fans can expect an intense battle between the Celtics and the Knicks.
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