Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $9,800

Veteran center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 84 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 23.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 84 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Anthony Towns perform in the most recent matchup? Who prevailed? In February, Karl-Anthony Towns had a dominant performance in the New York Knicks 128-115 win over the Indiana Pacers. Anthony Towns finished the game with 40 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, making 14 of 23 shots from the field.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Karl-Anthony Towns is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $11,000

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

In the New York Knicks 119-81 victory over the Boston Celtics five days ago, New York point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 23 points, six rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes of play.

In conclusion, I fully expect Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,800: Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $10,600: Myles Turner, Center (Indiana Pacers) $8,000.

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Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Cavs in five games and are in the conference finals for a second straight season. The Pacers have won four straight road games. The Pacers have won six of their last seven games overall.

The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.7 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 44 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 18.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrew Nembhard is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Celtics in six games and are in the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-00 season. The Knicks are 3-3 at home in these playoffs. The Knicks are 8-4 in these playoffs overall.

The NY Knicks are averaging 106.8 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 105.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.8 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.8 points and 1.1 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pacers have lost each of their last seven Eastern Conference Finals road games.
• The favorites have won each of the Pacers’ last nine Eastern Conference Finals games.
• The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven Eastern Conference Finals road games.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

• The Pacers have won each of their last four playoff games as road underdogs.
• The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pacers.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage against the Knicks.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

• Tyrese Haliburton ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.6) this season.
• Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.

Knicks vs Pacers Injury Report

The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson due to an Achilles injury.

The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.

Knicks vs Pacers Prediction

The Knicks are going to be favored at home for obvious reasons, as they have arguably the best home court in the playoffs. However, I like the Pacers in this series. While the Knicks have more household names, they’ve played their starters into the ground all year, and at some point that has to catch up to them. The Pacers are the deepest team in the NBA, and they play an up-tempo that only exposes teams further.

If the Pacers are allowed to get out and run, and they’re hitting their shots, the Knicks will be in trouble. Also, the Knicks are just 3-3 at home in the playoffs, while the Pacers have won four straight road games. The Pacers have also won five of the last eight games against the Knicks. The Pacers have also outright won five of their last six games as an underdog. I just don’t think this is going to be a cakewalk to the finals for the Knicks, the way some believe. Give me the Pacers and the points.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $10,400

Veteran forward Jaylen Brown has certainly been a standout performer for the Boston Celtics this season. Let’s review Brown’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on the talented forward’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 73 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 73 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Celtics this season, Brown has averaged a robust 39.1 Draftkings points a contest.

More recently, in the Boston Celtics dominant 127-102 win over the New York Knicks two days ago, Jaylen Brown compiled 26 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and one steal. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

It is noteworthy that Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will miss the remainder of the 2025 NBA playoffs due to injury. In my opinion, the absence of Tatum in the Celtics lineup should present Jaylen Brown with more offensive opportunities in tonight’s Eastern Conference playoff game.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am backing Jaylen Brown at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,000

In the 82 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 23.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400: Mikal Bridges, Guard (New York Knicks) $8,200: Payton Pritchard, Guard (Boston Celtics) $7,200.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $9,000

Forward Jaylen Brown has been an essential part of the Boston Celtics starting lineup this season. Let’s examine the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Brown’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 72 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 72 games that Jaylen Brown has played for the Celtics this season, Brown has averaged a robust 38.7 Draftkings points a contest.

It is noteworthy that talented Boston forward Jayson Tatum will miss the remainder of the 2025 NBA playoffs due to injury. In my opinion, the absence of Tatum in the Celtics lineup should present Jaylen Brown with more offensive opportunities in this evening’s Eastern Conference playoff game.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jaylen Brown at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $8,800

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 81 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 23.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 81 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $7,800: Mikal Bridges, Guard (New York Knicks) $7,000: Payton Pritchard, Guard (Boston Celtics) $6,000.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look to make the conference finals for the first time since the 1999-00 season. The Knicks are 7-3 in these NBA playoffs and are 5-0 on the road. The Knicks haven’t lost a road game since April 10.

The NY Knicks are averaging 106.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 30.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 1.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics need a win to force a game 6 on Friday. The Celtics have split their last eight games overall. The Celtics have seen 15 of their 25 losses come at home.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 97.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.9 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Derrick White is averaging 18.3 points and 3.9 assists. Payton Pritchard is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 25 of their last 28 games following a loss.
• The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 Eastern Conference Semifinals road games.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in six of their last seven games following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at TD Garden following a home win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last four playoff games as road underdogs.
• The Celtics have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report

Sam Hauser is probable, which means he’ll play for the first time since game 1. Jayson Tatum is out due to an Achilles injury. The Celtics were 8-2 SU this season without Tatum, which includes a 6-1 record since March.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

The Celtics are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but it’s tough to lay points with them given the injury to Tatum. While Tatum gets crushed a lot by media and fans, he did lead the Celtics in points, rebounds, and assists this season. The Knicks have to see this as a golden chance to end things and not give the Celtics hope.

The Knicks are also undefeated on the road in these playoffs, and they’ve outright won five of their last six games as an underdog. The Knicks have also been a five point underdog or greater in all four games of this series, and have obviously won three of those games. The Knicks have been a cash cow in this series, while the Celtics are 42-48-1 ATS on the season. The Celtics are also 3-5 ATS in their last five games when favorites of five or more points, and four of those failed covers were outright losses. We’re getting points with the healthier team. I’ll take the Knicks.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $11,600

Forward Jayson Tatum has been the driving force behind the Boston Celtics success on the basketball court this season. Let’s review the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Tatum’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 85 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 85 games that Jayson Tatum has played this season, Tatum has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 34.3% three-point percentage and an 81.4% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Tatum perform in the most recent matchup? Who prevailed? In the Boston Celtics convincing 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks two days ago, Boston forward Jayson Tatum certainly played at a high level. Tatum amassed 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals Celtics defeat of the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Guard, Boston Celtics $8,600

In the 81 games that guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season, White has averaged 16.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 81 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.4 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $9,600: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400: Mikal Bridges, Guard (New York Knicks) $8,000.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics look for a win to even up the series at 2-2. The Celtics have won nine of their last 11 road playoff games. The road team has won four of the Celtics last five games overall.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 105.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 95 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.1 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.1 points and 2.9 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks need a win to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Knicks are 6-3 in these NBA playoffs, but they have lost their last three home games. The Knicks have won six of their last 11 home playoff games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 104.4 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 105.6 points on 43 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.3 points and 1.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as road favorites following a win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The road team has won each of the Knicks’ last eight games.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last six games.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as home underdogs.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.

Knicks vs Celtics Injury Report

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Sam Hauser is questionable for the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Hauser missed games 2 and 3 with the same injury.

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

I want to take the points with the Knicks because it feels like they need this game to have a real chance of winning the series. The problem is the Celtics have had monster leads in all three games and probably should be up 3-0. Outside of crazy fourth quarters, the Knicks have looked like a team that doesn’t belong on the floor with the Celtics.

Also, the Knicks are now 0-14 SU and 0-13-1 ATS in their last 14 home games as underdogs of five or more points. The Knicks have lost those games by an average of 14.3 points. The Knicks haven’t won in a spot like this since January 2021. The Knicks have also now lost three straight home playoff games, which isn’t ideal given that crowd. I’ll be rooting for a close game, but I have to lean toward the Celtics and the chalk, given the Knicks not covering as big home dogs.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics need a win to avoid going down 0-3 in the series. The Celtics haven’t lost three straight games this season. The Celtics have won eight of their last 10 road playoff games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 103.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 95.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.6 points and 2.6 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Knicks are 6-2 these NBA playoffs, but they have lost their last two home games. The Knicks have won six of their last 10 home playoff games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 105.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 104.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.1 points and 1.4 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Knicks’ last five games.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last five games.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 12 road games following a loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 12 road games following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.

Knicks vs Celtics Injury Report

Sam Hauser is doubtful for the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Hauser missed game 2 with the same injury.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

It’s easy to lay the points with the Celtics, as it’s tough to believe they’re going to lose three straight games. The Celtics should be up 2-0 in the series after having 20-point leads in both games. With that said, the Celtics blew both games and at some point all trust is lost. The Celtics shoot way too many threes and don’t make any adjustments when those shots aren’t falling. It’s absolutely baffling to me, and I don’t want to be in that position again.

The Celtics get scared when games are tight, while the Knicks thrive in those situations. The Celtics are now 41-47-1 ATS on the season. The Knicks have covered seven of their last nine games. I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t let you know that the Knicks are 0-13 SU and 0-12-1 ATS in their last 13 home games as underdogs of five or more points. I still don’t want anything to do with the Celtics. MSG is going to be a crazy house. Absolute madness. Give me the points.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look to take a surprising 2-0 series lead. The Knicks have won five straight road games. The Knicks are 5-2 in these NBA playoffs.

The NY Knicks are averaging 108 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 31.1 points and 4 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 19 points and 1 assist. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 2.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics need a win to avoid going down 0-2 in the series. The Celtics have won seven of their last eight home games. The Celtics haven’t lost two straight games since February 26-28.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 96 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 2.8 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won each of their last 20 games following a home loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their nine previous games at TD Garden after coming off overtime.
• The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Wednesday games.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Knicks’ last four games.
• The Celtics have lost each of their last two playoff games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a road win.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Payton Pritchard is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Jayson Tatum is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report

Sam Hauser is doubtful for the Celtics due to an ankle injury. Kristaps Porzingis is expected to play despite an illness.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

The Celtics are expected to bounce back, but I’m extremely turned off by the game 1 result. Give the Knicks credit, but the Celtics did nothing but jack up a ton of threes and built a house. The Celtics had no adjustments. Just three ball after three ball. Not being able to mix things up isn’t a winning formula. The Celtics are 9-15 ATS in their last 24 games as a double-digit favorite. Since December 19, the Celtics have outright lost six times as a double-digit favorite.

The Knicks have covered six of their last eight games, and they’ve had a lot of success in these playoffs on the road. Again, the Celtics should win, but I’m going to grab the points with the Knicks. This line is disrespectful, especially if those outside shots still aren’t dropping.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jayson Tatum, Forward, Boston Celtics $11,200

The Boston Celtics arrive in the 2025 NBA playoffs as the number two seed in the Eastern Conference. A big reason why that is the case is Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Let’s review the veteran forward’s relevant player data from the 2024 NBA season to better shed light on Tatum’s contributions to his team.

In the 83 games that Jayson Tatum has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Tatum is averaging 27.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the 83 games that Jayson Tatum has played this season, Tatum has compiled a 45.2% field goal percentage, a 34.3% three-point percentage and an 81.4% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Tatum perform in the most recent matchup? Who won? In the New York Knicks 108-105 victory over the Boston Celtics earlier this week, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum certainly played at a high level. Tatum amassed 23 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in the Knicks defeat of the Boston Celtics.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In summary, I think Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing Jayson Tatum at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA single game contest.

Flex Plays

Derrick White, Guard, Boston Celtics $8,000

In the 79 games that guard Derrick White has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA season, White has averaged 16.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 79 games that Derrick White has played this season, White is averaging a rather impressive 34.3 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $9,600: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,400.

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Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,000

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 77 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 24.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 77 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Karl-Anthony Towns perform in the most recent matchup? Who prevailed? In the Boston Celtics 119-117 win over the New York Knicks last month, Towns played exceptionally well. More specifically, Towns amassed a massive 34 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals in the Celtics defeat of the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,600

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

More recently, in the New York Knicks 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons eight days ago, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 32 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 32 minutes of play.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $11,000: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,800: Derrick White, Point Guard (Boston Celtics) $8,400.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks are coming off a six game series with the Pistons and are in the second round for a third straight season. The Knicks have won four straight road games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 108 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 106.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 31.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.7 points and 1.7 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Magic in five games and are in the fifth round for a fourth straight season. The Celtics have won seven straight home games.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 106.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 93.6 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 31.3 points and 11.3 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23 points and 2.4 assists. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 26.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

• The Celtics have won 20 of their last 21 games at TD Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Knicks have lost each of their eight previous Eastern Conference Semifinals road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Knicks’ last five games at TD Garden.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Knicks’ last five playoff games.
• The Celtics have lost six of their last 12 Eastern Conference Semifinals games as favorites following a win.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five playoff road games against the Celtics.
• The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Boston Celtics Player Facts

• Derrick White ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
• Kristaps Porzingis ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.5) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Miles McBride ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.6) this season.
• Cameron Payne ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.9) this season.

Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report

The Celtics don’t have a player listed on their injury report

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

I hope for a competitive series, but this game indicates a comfortable win for the Celtics. The Knicks have lost eight of the last nine games against the Celtics, and they’re 6-2-1 ATS in those nine games. The Knicks are coming off a hard fought series and continue to play their staters into the ground, which isn’t ideal if hoping for an extended playoff run.

The Celtics are well rested and for the first time in these playoffs don’t have any players on their injury report. The Knicks are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games when underdogs of seven or more points. The Celtics have had issues ATS this season, especially as big favorites, but they’re 6-2 ATS in their last eight games when favorites of seven or more points. I’ll lay the points with the Celtics in game 1.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look for a series win and to make the second round for a third straight season. The Knicks have won five of their last seven road games. The Knicks haven’t lost two straight games since April 10-11.

The NY Knicks are averaging 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 105.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points and 1.6 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.6 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons need a win to save their season and force a game 7 on Saturday. The Pistons have lost nine of their last 13 games. The Pistons are in danger of being bounced in the first round for a fourth straight appearance. The Pistons haven’t won two straight games since March 25-28.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 105.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Tobias Harris is averaging 16 points and 0.6 assists. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is dishing 1.2 assists. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have lost six of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Knicks have won each of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five Eastern Conference First Round games as underdogs.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury, and he hasn’t played since game 1.

The Knicks don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are still the more talented team, so getting them in the underdog role has value. The problem is the Pistons have played the better basketball in this series and could have won it already without a few unlucky breaks. The Pistons were in control of game 1 before collapsing in the fourth quarter. Two points decided game three. In game four, there was a questionable no foul call that would’ve been a win for the Pistons. Yes, would’ve, could’ve, should’ve to all of that, but the Pistons have been in this series and there’s no reason to think they can’t force a game 7.

I also don’t believe the Pistons are going to lose three home games in this series. There’s also the factor of the Knicks having an extremely thin rotation and continue to play their starters into the ground. The longer this series goes, the more it favors the Pistons and their depth. I’ll lay the bucket.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Knicks vs. Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,400

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 76 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Towns is averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 76 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Karl-Anthony Towns perform in the most recent matchup? In the Detroit Pistons 106-103 win over the New York Knicks earlier this week, Towns amassed 17 points, 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,600

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

More recently, in the New York Knicks 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons three days ago, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 32 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 32 minutes of play.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Cade Cunningham, Point Guard (Detroit Pistons) $11,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $9,200: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,600.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,600

Veteran center Karl-Anthony Towns has been a solid performer for the New York Knicks this season. To assess Karl-Anthony Towns performance from a statistical standpoint, let’s review Towns relevant game data from the 2024 NBA season. This will provide a clear picture of Karl-Anthony Towns overall contributions to the New York Knicks this season.

In the 75 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Towns is averaging a robust 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 75 games that Karl-Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks this season, Towns has compiled a 52.6% field goal percentage, a 42% three-point percentage and an 82.9% free throw percentage.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA Eastern Conference playoff game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been an essential part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Brunson played recently?

In the New York Knicks thrilling 94-93 win over the Detroit Pistons two days ago, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson tallied 32 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 32 minutes of play.

In conclusion, I fully expect New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson to continue his quality play in tonight’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Cade Cunningham, Point Guard (Detroit Pistons) $11,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $9,200: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,600.

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Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons will now be hoping to stave off elimination after falling painfully short to the Knicks in a controversial 94-93 home defeat in Game 4 on Sunday. Cade Cunningham led the team with a triple-double of 25 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Tobias Harris added 18 points with eight rebounds while Jalen Duren chipped in with six points, 17 rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Pistons shot 42 percent from the field and seven of 29 from the 3-point line as they held the Knicks to just 14 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 16-point deficit. Only to miss out on a chance at the game-winning free throws after the referees missed a foul call on Tim Hardaway Jr who attempted the final shot of the game.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are now just one win away from moving onto the second round after escaping with a narrow win in Game 4 on Sunday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 32 points and 11 assists on 13 of 26 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns added 27 points with nine rebounds while Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. However, no other player scored more than eight points.

As a team, the Knicks shot just 37 percent from the field and 15 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in deep trouble when they wasted an early 16-point lead and fell behind by 11 points. Before they rallied in the fourth quarter to escape with the crucial road win in the end. Mikal Bridges shot just three of 12 for his eight points, while OG Anunoby shot just three of 13 from the field and zero of three from the 3-point line for his eight points.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 21 games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Knicks have won each of their last six games against the Pistons following a road win.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a road win.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last six Game 5s of an Eastern Conference First Round series.
• The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

Knicks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons are still missing Jaden Ivey, and they have Isaiah Stewart listed as questionable, while the Knicks are coming in with a full squad once again. The Knicks are so close to the second round, but the referees did admit after the game that they missed the game-deciding foul call on Sunday, so the series should really be tied here.

The Knicks expectedly open as favorites at home, but they were lucky to win on Sunday, and I can’t imagine anything but another close contest here. The Pistons are playing to stay alive now, and I think they can pull off the minor upset if they get off to a better start.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow afternoon’s New York vs. Detroit matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,800

Veteran point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season. Let’s examine Brunson’s game data from this season (including playoff games) to shed light on the talented point guard’s overall contributions to his team.

In the 68 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Brunson is averaging a robust 26.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 0.9 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 68 games that Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks this season, Brunson has averaged 43.1 Draftkings points a contest.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Jalen Brunson perform in the most recent matchup? In the New York Knicks thrilling 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons two days ago, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson played exceptionally well. More specifically, Brunson amassed 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and one block in the New York Knicks defeat of the Pistons.

What did we learn from the data just presented? Clearly, Jalen Brunson can post a high number of DFS points on any given night. Considering the elevated importance of tomorrow afternoon’s Eastern Conference playoff game I fully expect that trend to continue in this contest.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am backing New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this one game DFS NBA Showdown contest slate.

Flex Plays

Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,200

In the 73 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 73 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $10,400: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,600: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,400.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks look for another road win to take a 3-1 series lead. The Knicks have won four of their last six road games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 111.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 33.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.3 points and 2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 1.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 87.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons need a win here to even up the series at 2-2. The Pistons have lost eight of their last 11 games.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Dennis Schroder is averaging 15.3 points and 2.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is dishing 1 assist. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last 13 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have lost 10 of their last 11 playoff road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last eight playoff home games.
• The Knicks have won each of their last seven day games against the Pistons.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against the Pistons following a win.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round games.

Detroit Pistons Player Facts

• Malik Beasley ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
• Jalen Duren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (305) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.

Pistons vs Knicks Injury Report

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey. Isaiah Stewart is questionable with a knee injury, and he hasn’t played since game 1.

Mitchell Robinson is questionable for the Knicks with an illness. Robinson played only 17 games this season and 48 games the last two years, so the Knicks are used to being without him.

Pistons vs Knicks Prediction

I have no idea what to expect in this game, as this series has been all over the place and the last two games could’ve gone either way. The Pistons are at home and looked like they settled in late in game 3 despite the losing effort. This is a must-win for the Pistons if they’re going to win this series, and Harris is due for a bounce back game after a stinker his last time out.

I’m still concerned about the Knicks lack of depth and their starters logging heavy minutes. Robinson possibly being out only makes things thinner. While the Knicks have the talent and experience edge, the Pistons are too scrappy to go down this quietly. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pistons in game 4.

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Before we dive into the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Cade Cunningham, Point Guard, Detroit Pistons $11,000

Talented point guard Cade Cunningham has been a standout performer for the Detroit Pistons this season. Let’s dive into Cunningham’s relevant player data from this season to better illustrate his overall contributions to his team.

In the 72 games that point guard Cade Cunningham has played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA season (including playoff games), Cunningham has averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the 72 games that Cade Cummingham has played for the Pistons this season, Cunningham has compiled a 46.9% field goal percentage, a 35.6% three-point percentage and an 84.6% free throw percentage.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. How did Cade Cunningham perform in the most recent matchup? In the Detroit Pistons 100-94 win over the New York Knicks three days ago, Detroit point guard Cade Cunningham played exceptionally well. More specifically, Cunningham amassed 33 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals in the Pistons defeat of the New York Knicks.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Remember to keep that in mind as you determine which player to select for this coveted position in your lineup.

In my view, Cade Cunningham is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA playoff game. With that said, I am rolling with Detroit Pistons point guard at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,600

Veteran point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season.

In the 67 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA season, Brunson is averaging a robust 26.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 0.9 steals a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 67 games that Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks this season, Brunson has averaged 43.1 Draftkings points a contest.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA playoff game (Draftkings price noted): Karl-Anthony Towns, Center (New York Knicks) $10,800: Josh Hart, Forward (New York Knicks) $8,800: Jalen Duren, Center (Detroit Pistons) $8,400.

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