The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Friday with a compelling matchup between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks at Cox Pavilion.
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Celtics vs Knicks Game Info
- Date:'Friday, July 14, 2023
- Time:'6:30 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Cox Pavilion — Las Vegas, NV
- Coverage:'NBA TV
Two teams looking to build off solid wins on Wednesday meet in Summer League action on Friday. Boston is coming off a 95-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers as Jordan Walsh tallied 25 points, while New York took down the Orlando Magic 82-80 thanks in part to Charlie Brown Jr.'s 19 points.
Celtics vs Knicks Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'BOS: (-144) | NYK: (+118)
- Spread:'BOS: -2.5 (-110) | NYK: +2.5 (-110)
- Total:'182.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Celtics enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 6:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 182.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.
Celtics vs Knicks Betting Trends
- Boston has posted a 1-2 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- New York has posted a 1-2 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
- Boston has made one NBA Summer League finals appearance in 2021.
- New York has made one NBA Summer League finals appearance in 2022.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction & Pick
New York may have gotten its first win in Las Vegas on Wednesday, but it took everything the team had to get by a winless Magic team in overtime. It wasn't exactly a victory that sparked confidence moving forward, as the Knicks shot a pedestrian 38.6% (25.8% from three) from the floor.
On the other side, Walsh has been steadily improving for Boston and his performance was aided by Jay Scrubb's 18 points off the bench. The Celtics have a roster filled with players that have played under pressure, whether it was in the NBA or the NCAA Tournament. That will come in handy here.
Give me the Celtics to keep their momentum going with another win.
Final Score Prediction:'Celtics: 97 | Knicks: 91
Celtics vs Knicks Best Bet
Boston has played in nothing but high-scoring clashes so far, as it is allowing 97.3 points per game and scoring 93.7 points per game. The Celtics' offense is cruising behind the leadership of Walsh, but their defense has yet to figure it out. It's a matchup that could help the Knicks find their true offensive identity. Overall, back the Over as a ton of easy buckets should be traded back and forth on Friday.