Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 6: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Despite losing star Jayson Tatum in Game 4, the Boston Celtics defended home court in Game 5 to extend their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Knicks.

New York holds a 3-2 lead as the series returns to Madison Square Garden. However, the Knicks are fighting against history as they bid for a spot in the Conference finals.

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 6 betting picks and predictions

Boston Celtics +2.5 (-110)

The Knicks are searching for their first close-out win in New York since 1999, having failed to win their previous five home gams when they had the chance to clinch the series.

In last year's first round, the Knicks lost Game 5 at home to the Philadelphia 76ers when 3-1 up, before they were beaten in a home Game 7 by the Indiana Pacers in the second round. This year, they’ve also dropped a close-out clash at home to the Detroit Pistons.

Away teams have thrived in this series, while the Celtics’ rally at home in Game 5 puts them in a good position for Game 6. While Tatum is a huge miss, Boston have the talent to push the Knicks without him.

They have been in dominant positions throughout the series, so back them to capitalize on New York’s inability to finish the job at home. 

Payton Pritchard Over 14.5 points (-125)

Tatum’s absence should allow Pritchard to get an extended run, as he’s been a real thorn in New York’s side throughout the series. His biggest display came in Game 3, helping Boston to bounce back from a 0-2 start to the series.

Pritchard scored 23 points in that game, before being inexplicably reduced to 20 minutes for their Game 4 defeat. He had 17 points in 39 minutes in Game 5, which suggests he’ll play a big role given the Celtics’ injury issues.

Pritchard also had 17 shots in Game 5, which was his highest number of attempts in this playoff run. He should continue to get good looks, so back him to clear his 14.5 points line on Friday night. 

Karl-Anthony Towns Over 4.5 personal fouls (+115)

Towns hasn’t been able to shake his worst habits since being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves, as he continues to pick up silly fouls which impact his team.

The center has recorded at least four personal fouls in every game of this series, while he had five in Game 1 and Game 4.

Towns fouled out in Game 6 against the Pistons in the last round, while he hit five fouls in each of the final three games in that series. The stakes here won’t focus his mind, but they will have Boston hunting him on switches. 

There tends to be a domino effect with KAT when it comes to fouls, so +115 odds on him committing Over 4.5 fouls really appeals. 

Points Low: OG Anunoby Under 10.5 points (+310)

If this is going to be another struggle for the Knicks, then OG Anunoby could be in for another quiet night.

The former Toronto Raptor has had an all-or-nothing series, scoring 29 points in Game 1 and 20 points in Game 4, but he’s posted 5, 2, and 6 outside of those big nights.

The Celtics have held him to one three at most in three of the last four games, while he failed to score in the paint in Game 5. Anunoby is at big odds to fail to hit double-figures again. 

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Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 6 odds

Boston Celtics	+120 ML
New York Knicks	-140 ML
Spread	NY Knicks -2.5
Total Points	O/U 211.0

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 6 player props

Player Points

Jalen Brunson (NY Knicks)	O/U 29.5
Jaylen Brown (BOS Celtics)	O/U 25.5
Karl-Anthony Towns (NY Knicks)	O/U 20.5
Derrick White (BOS Celtics)	O/U 20.5
Mikal Bridges (NY Knicks)	O/U 14.5
Payton Pritchard (BOS Celtics)	O/U 14.5

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