Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The new-look Boston Celtics open up the 2023-24 NBA season with a road test against the New York Knicks. Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown start off hot against a tough Knicks squad? Matt McCuen breaks down the matchup with his Celtics vs. Knicks pick.
Matt McCuen - October 25, 2023, 1:37 PM EDT
5 minBoston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will clash from the World's Most Famous Arena on Wednesday Night.
Celtics vs. Knicks Date, Time, And Where To Watch
- Date: October 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Celtics vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Celtics -3.5 (-110), Knicks +3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: Under 223 (-110), Over 223 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Celtics (-160), Knicks (+135)
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Prediction
Boston enters the year with reasonably high expectations after falling in the Eastern Conference finals a season ago.
The Celtics and Bucks have the best odds to come out of the East, according to the latest sportsbook data.
Boston feels as if they got better in the off-season, adding all-star guard Jrue Holiday to their roster.
Holiday, who has won an NBA championship, is one of the best defensive guards in the NBA.
Jaylen Brown inked the largest contract in NBA history over the summer.
Jayson Tatum is the star of this Celtics team. The former Duke standout averaged 30.1 points per game a season ago to lead the team.
Boston did move on from guard Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon in the off-season.
Kristaps Porzingis was the other big addition for the Celtics in the offseason.
New York enters the season viewed as a playoff team.
New York won a series in the playoffs against the Cavs last year, and would go on to lose to the Heat in the second round of the playoffs.
Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson are the stars of this Knicks team.
Randle averaged a team-high 25.1 points per game.
Brunson averaged 24.0 points per game while dishing out a team-best 6.2 assists per game.
This is a similar Knicks roster to the one that we saw a season ago.
The biggest addition for the Knicks was former Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Prediction
Yes, this pick is square, but yes, this pick will win.
In my eyes, Boston is the best team in the NBA entering this season.
The addition of Holiday makes them an elite defensive team that can score at a high clip.
New York does not have enough offensive firepower to keep pace tonight.
Pick: Boston Celtics ML -158 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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