Celtics vs. Knicks predictions, injury report, picks & odds: Mon, 2/27

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From the perspective of the Knicks, we don’t want to jinx anything, but New York is certainly moving up in the Eastern Conference and they are not showing signs of slowing down. In Boston though, there is a sizable roadblock in front of them on Monday as the Celtics visit Madison Square Garden. What does help the Knicks though, is the fact that Jaylen Brown will be sidelined on Monday for personal reasons.

We know that Monday’s game can go either direction, so what can we expect? Let’s dig into our Celtics vs. Knicks predictions, as well as how to bet on Monday’s game with the odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.

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New York returned from the All-Star break by picking up two more victories, on the road against Washington and then at home against the Pelicans. The victories came in completely opposite fashions as on Friday, the Knicks worked their way back from a large deficit against the Wizards while the outcome of the game was never in doubt on Saturday against New Orleans.

The Celtics are also coming in on a high note as they have won their last three games and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Jayson Tatum is once again stepping up for Boston but they also have a strong nucleus in the backcourt with Marcus Smart, Derrick White, and Malcolm Brogdon along with depth up front. It is clear that Boston is one of the best teams in the east and it comes as no surprise that they are first in the NBA with 41 Pythagorean Wins.

At this point, do you have an idea of where our Celtics vs. Knicks predictions are headed?

While we are focused on the success of the Celtics so far this season, we shouldn’t overlook the Knicks and their 36 Pythagorean Wins. In their last meeting, the Knicks left Boston after picking up a three-point victory, and a big variable for Monday is the return of Mitchell Robinson. In Robinson’s first two games back after missing a month with a thumb injury, he has picked up two straight double-doubles.

Another weapon that the Knicks have added since their last meeting with Boston, is Josh Hart who has fit right in with New York. We know that Tatum is going to be busy offensively, but with Julius Randle playing at a similar level, the Knicks have a real answer for the Celtics’ star while Jalen Brunson continues to step up offensively as they are playing at a high level as a team.

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The good news heading into tonight, at least from a Knicks’ perspective, is that their Injury Report is clear. Mitchell Robinson returned after the All-Star break and has not missed a beat with 10 points and 12 rebounds followed by 11 points and 13 rebounds.

On the Boston side, they will be without Jaylen Brown for personal reasons, and that will be a pretty big void for the Celtics to fill with Grant Williams and Derrick White likely with the most to gain.

Our experts made their Celtics vs. Knicks predictions with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook. New York on the money line comes with +120 odds, while Boston’s money line is priced at -140 odds. That means a $10 wager on the Knicks and Celtics would profit $12 if they are victorious.

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