Kristaps Porzingis Points Prop is currently Over/Under 17.5 (-110/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Kristaps Porzingis has converted 55.1% of his shots from the field while on his home court this year, placing him in the 81st percentile among all players in the NBA.
With respect to offense, the Boston Celtics's terrific 123.0 points per game on their home court comes in as the 4th-strongest in the league this year.
This year when they are on their home court, their opposition has grabbed 8.8 offensive boards per game (2nd-fewest in the league) vs. the Knicks (losing possessions that could otherwise spark added chances for offense).
Kristaps Porzingis will enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually improves stat production for all stats.
Favors Under
Relative to last year's 23.2 rate, Kristaps Porzingis's points per game have declined this year to 18.9.
Kristaps Porzingis has tallied 3.4 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 97th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling.
The matchup vs. the Knicks is a difficult one; they have allowed the 12th-least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting Cs this year (12.4).
The Boston Celtics have played at the 7th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games on their home court.
The Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games in their home stadium, which should lead to decreased plays for the Boston Celtics.