New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction 7-14-23 NBA Picks

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks meet Friday in NBA Summer League action at the Cox Pavilion. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview 

The Boston Celtics are averaging 93.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 101 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jordan Walsh is averaging 18.3 points and 5 rebounds, while Jay Scrubb is averaging 16.7 points and 1.7 assists. Justin Champagnie is the third double-digit scorer and Dalano Banton is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks Betting Preview 

The New York Knicks are averaging 87.7 points on 40.6 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 46.4 percent shooting. DaQuan Jeffries is averaging 20 points and 4 rebounds, while Charlie Brown Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 6 rebounds. Jaylen Martin is the third double-digit scorer and QJ Peterson is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 23.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.2 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

Neither team has been all that impressive through 3 games, but the Celtics have shown more life offensively and have a handful of guys who can take over for stretches. The New York Knicks have been dreadful offensively through 3 games, and that includes an overtime contest against the Magic where they had a chance to improve their numbers. Give me the Celtics and the small chalk. The Knicks can't score.