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New York Knicks at Boston Celtics: preview and win probability

New York Knicks visit Boston Celtics. Knicks are 0-1 and have gone W-L-W-W-L in their last 5, while Celtics are 0-1 and have gone W-L-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Knicks: about 52% to win, with a projected score of New York Knicks 114, Boston Celtics 114. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 14 times in our recent records. The series is even, and the average margin has been 2.1 points in favor of Celtics.

On the injury report, Devin Carter (BOS) is listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Knicks come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Celtics.
  • Watch the rotation: 1 player is listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 9: BOS 106, NYK 112
  • Feb 8: NYK 111, BOS 89
  • Dec 2: NYK 117, BOS 123
  • Oct 24: BOS 95, NYK 105
  • May 16: BOS 81, NYK 119 (playoffs)

Injury report

New York Knicks

No reported injuries.

Boston Celtics
  • Devin Carter Out · back Nov 8

Win probability

52%
48%
KnicksCeltics

Projected score: Knicks 114, Celtics 114

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

NYKBOS
Record0-10-1
Last 5WLWWLWLLLL
Points per game100113
Allowed per game106121
Days of rest22
Rating17161602

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