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"New York" - "Boston". Forecast for the NBA match
On February 9, the legendary Madison Square Garden will host the central match of the game day – New York will host Boston. The Knicks continue to fight for the second place in the Eastern Conference and intend to strengthen their position. Boston has consistently shown a high level of play, but the team has played some tough matches recently. Will New York be able to impose a fight on the Celtics? - find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
New York Knicks
USACurrent form
The Knicks are having a good season and trying not to let the East leaders get too far ahead, especially the club is focused on the Celtics. Tom Thibodeau's team won two matches in a row, beating Houston (124:118) and Toronto (121:115). Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns continue to demonstrate excellent play, consistently scoring points and posing a threat to any defense.
The Knicks are confident playing at home, and their defense is becoming a key factor in matches against top teams. The meeting with Boston will be a serious test, but the hosts are ready to impose the fight on their neighbor in the standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ohji Anunobi, Pasome Dadier and Mitchell Robinson will not play in the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last five games, the Knicks have lost only once.
Approximate composition: Achiuwa-Hart, Towns-Bridges, Brunson.
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
The Celtics are in great shape and continue to finish second in the Eastern Conference. It is unlikely that we will be able to catch up with Cleveland, but it is quite possible to break away from the Knicks. Joe Mazzulla's team won four games in a row, defeating Chicago (122:100), New Orleans (118:116), Philadelphia (118:110) and Cleveland (112:105), but then lost to Dallas (120:127). Jason Tatum remains the key figure of the team, steadily gaining points and leading his teammates.
Boston is playing confidently on the road, which is confirmed by their statistics – the team leads the conference in the number of away wins. However, a series of intense matches could affect the physical condition of the players, which could be a factor in the upcoming match.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting with an optimal composition.
Interesting facts for betting
In 4 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, the Celtics celebrated the victory.
Approximate composition: Horford-Tatum, Porzingis-White, Brown.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Boston's victory
In 4 of the last 5 face-to-face games, the Celtics have won in the first quarter.
1.941st quarterbet: total over 57.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, more than 57 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.77Tip and bets
New York is confident on the home court, relying on tough defense. Tom Thibodeau's players understand that one of the strongest teams in the league will come out against them, so the mood will be overwhelming.
Boston plays well on the road and has proven its strength more than once, but fatigue from a busy schedule can take its toll. We assume that the hosts will be able to put up a serious fight, but still the Celtics will take the victory away from New York.
Our prediction is that Boston will win in overtime in 1.87
Bet on the total
Both teams are eager to face off and determine the stronger one. It is unlikely that any of the opponents will choose to bet on defense, especially in recent matches, the Knicks and Celtics looked bright and acted effectively on the attack.
Forecast - total more than 227 points in 1.70
Betting on statistics
Boston feels great about Chebe both in face-to-face confrontations and in away matches in general. The team is approaching the meeting with an optimal composition, so the guests will have everything to prove themselves in attack and break through the individual total.
Prediction – Boston's individual total is over 114 points in 1.77 minutes
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