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The Boston Celtics take the court against the New York Knicks on October 25, 2023 in the opening contest of the 2023-24 season for both teams.
The Celtics head into their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Knicks. The matchup features a point total of 223.5.
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
Point Spread for Celtics vs. Knicks
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Celtics as the favorite.
Boston vs. New York Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Boston has -170 odds to win the game, while New York is listed at +142 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 223.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: ESPN
Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends
The Celtics were 45-36-1 against the spread last year. Boston put together a 51-21 record in games it was favored on the moneyline last season (winning 70.8% of those games). There were 39 Celtics games (out of 82) that went over the total last season.
The Knicks covered 45 times in 82 chances against the spread last year. New York was underdogs in 40 games last season and won 20 (50%) of those contests. The Knicks and their opponents combined to go over the point total 42 out of 82 times last season.
Celtics vs. Knicks Key Players to Watch
Celtics
Jayson Tatum averaged 30.1 points, 8.8 boards and 4.6 assists last season, shooting 46.6% from the floor and 35.0% from downtown, with 3.2 made 3-pointers per contest (fifth in league). Jaylen Brown posted 26.6 points, 6.9 boards and 3.5 assists per contest last year. On the flip side, he averaged 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Kristaps Porzingis’ numbers last season were 23.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 50.2% from the floor and 39.1% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest. Jrue Holiday posted 19.3 points, 5.1 boards and 7.4 assists per contest last year. On the flip side, he delivered 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
Knicks
Julius Randle contributed 25.1 points per game last season while tacking on 10.0 rebounds. Jalen Brunson racked up 6.2 assists per game. Randle had a strong showing from long distance a season ago. He hit 2.8 shots from deep per game. Donte DiVincenzo averaged 1.3 steals per game. Mitchell Robinson collected 1.8 blocks an outing.
What you need to know about the Celtics
The Celtics averaged 120.5 points per game last year when playing at home, which was 5.1 more points than they averaged away from home (115.4). Beyond the arc, Boston was second-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (16.0) last season. It was sixth in 3-point percentage at 37.7%. The Celtics were the fifth-best squad in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed (11.6 per game) and fourth-best in 3-point percentage defensively (34.5%) last year.
What you need to know about the Knicks
Last season New York scored 116.0 points per game (11th-ranked in NBA) and allowed 113.1 points per contest (12th-ranked). The Knicks ranked second-best in the NBA by grabbing 46.6 boards per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, they ranked seventh in the league (42.0 allowed per contest).
At home, the Knicks averaged 117.3 points per game last season. On the road, they averaged 114.8. New York drained 12.6 threes per game (11th-ranked in league). It sported a 35.4% shooting percentage (19th-ranked) from three-point land. Last season the Knicks gave up 13.0 threes per game (25th-ranked in NBA) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 35.7% (11th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Celtics, and we project that Knicks will cover the spread (Celtics -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 223.5 points.
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