Before the Super Bowl takes center stage today, we will get to witness a classic NBA matchup with the New York Knicks taking on the Boston Celtics. Both teams are currently in the automatic playoff positions and are separated by just a single game. A win today for either team should solidify their status as one of the elite teams of the conference.
You can find all of our NBA previews. But first, take a look at my Knicks vs Celtics Same Game Parlay.
Over 213.5 (-110)
Karl-Anthony Towns to record 13+ rebounds (+180)
Derrick White to record 7+ assists (+105)
Knicks v Celtics Same Game Parlay odds: +925
Over 213.5 (-110)
The last time these sides faced off they combined for 240 points. Over the last 10 games the Celtics have been in the top 10 in offensive rating. Nikola Vucevic looks set to take to the floor, too. He is averaging over 20 points per game this season against the Knicks so will give the offense another boost. He is a defensive liability however, so look for the Knicks to have success scoring in the paint today. Over the last 10 games the Knicks are also 12th in fast break points per game, so do not be surprised to see them up the tempo in this one. It should be another high-scoring game.
Karl-Anthony Towns to record 13+ rebounds (+180)
Recently, Karl-Anthony Towns has been a monster on the glass — averaging 13.9 rebounds per game over the last 9 contests. He has also been able to hit this line in 4 of his last 5 games, which included a couple of games where he managed 20 or more rebounds. Being up against Vucevic should be beneficial, too. Towns has already managed to record a 15-rebound game against him this season. With the Knicks’ center being far more athletic than his counterpart, he will have the upper hand when going after misses. Let’s back another strong showing on the glass here for KAT.
Derrick White to record 7+ assists (+105)
Derrick White has been on a strong playmaking streak for the Celtics, managing 8 or more assists in 4 of the last 5 games. To help matters even more, he now has a floor spacing big in Vucevic — giving him another efficient option to find on drives to the rim. He will be encouraged to do that today, too, with Towns and Mitchell Robinson inside to deter shots at the rim. White will also at times be matched up against Jalen Brunson. The undersized Knicks’ guard is going to have issues impacting the passing lanes. That should help White continue to stuff the assist category.
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