New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 12/18/2021 by Tony T.
Knicks at Celtics—Boston will be without Dennis Schroder, Al Horford, Romeo Langford, Jabari Parker and Grant Williams. On the Knicks side RJ Barrett is questionable. Derrick Rose is questionable with an ankle. New York had lost six of seven prior to their 116-103 road win at Houston Rockets. In this eight game period the Knicks sitting 26th in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.6 points per 100 possessions. Boston is on a back to back after their 111-107 home defeat to Golden St Warriors. Celtics have lost four of five. Boston sits 26th in offensive efficiency in this span scoring 106.3 points per 100 possessions. Celtics missing several reserves so depth is an issue in this back to back with Knicks having rest advantage. Play New York +4.5.