Knicks vs Celtics Predictions and Odds for February 23 NBA Game

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The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics are set to face off in a key Atlantic Division matchup on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics are coming off a 124-104 win at Philadelphia on Thursday, while the Knicks dropped a 142-105 decision at Cleveland on Friday. The Knicks have won 10 of their last 13 games and are 17-9 on the road this season, while the Celtics have won four in a row and eight of their last nine games, and are 17-10 on their home floor.

The Celtics are 8.5-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 232. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-104 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It's also an outstanding 18-9 (67%) on top-rated spread picks this season.

Small forward Jayson Tatum and shooting guard Jaylen Brown are key players for the Celtics, with Tatum averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in 36.3 minutes per game, and Brown averaging 22.9 points, six rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in 35.1 minutes per game. For the Knicks, veteran point guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns are leading the team's offense, with Brunson averaging 26 points, 7.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in 35.3 minutes per game, and Towns averaging 24.9 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and one steal in 35.1 minutes per game. The model has simulated Celtics vs. Knicks 10,000 times and is leaning Over the total, projecting 234 combined points, and says one side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations, with the Celtics being the likely winner.

Here are the latest NBA betting lines for Celtics vs. Knicks:

• Celtics vs. Knicks spread: Celtics -8.5
• Celtics vs. Knicks over/under: 232 points
• Celtics vs. Knicks money line: Celtics -350, Knicks +280

The model's predictions are based on a combination of factors, including team performance, player statistics, and betting trends. With the Celtics' strong recent performance and the Knicks' struggles against top teams, the model is confident in its pick for this game.

In conclusion, the Knicks vs. Celtics game on February 23 is expected to be a closely contested matchup, with the Celtics being the favorites to win. The SportsLine Projection Model's predictions and analysis provide valuable insights for bettors looking to make informed decisions. By considering the model's picks and the latest NBA betting lines, fans can make the most of their betting experience and potentially win big.