Celtics vs. Knicks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – October 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 20, 2023

The Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the 2023-24 opener for both teams, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Knicks are 2.5-point underdogs in the game.

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Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Celtics -2.5

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Injury Report as of October 21

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee)

Knicks: None

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (+2.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Celtics vs. Knicks Stat Rankings (2022-23)

Celtics Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
117.9 (4th) Points Scored 116.0 (11th)
111.4 (4th) Points Allowed 113.1 (12th)
45.3 (7th) Rebounds 46.6 (2nd)
9.7 (20th) Off. Rebounds 12.6 (3rd)
16.0 (2nd) 3pt Made 12.6 (11th)
26.7 (7th) Assists 22.9 (28th)
12.7 (7th) Turnovers 12.0 (3rd)

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Celtics Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 74 30.1 8.8 4.6 1.1 0.7 3.2
Jaylen Brown 67 26.6 6.9 3.5 1.1 0.4 2.4
Jrue Holiday 67 19.3 5.1 7.4 1.2 0.4 2.4
Derrick White 82 12.4 3.6 3.9 0.7 0.9 1.8
Al Horford 63 9.8 6.2 3.0 0.5 1.0 2.3

Knicks Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Julius Randle 77 25.1 10.0 4.1 0.6 0.3 2.8
Jalen Brunson 68 24.0 3.5 6.2 0.9 0.2 2.0
RJ Barrett 73 19.6 5.0 2.8 0.4 0.2 1.7
Immanuel Quickley 81 14.9 4.2 3.4 1.0 0.2 2.1
Quentin Grimes 71 11.3 3.2 2.1 0.7 0.4 2.2

Betting Trends

  • The Celtics had 45 wins in 82 games against the spread last year.
  • The Celtics went 32-33-1 as 2.5-point favorites or greater last year.
  • Of Boston’s 82 games last year, 39 hit the over.
  • The Knicks beat the spread 45 times in 82 games last season.
  • Against the spread, as underdogs of 2.5 points or greater, the Knicks went 16-13-1 last year.
  • New York had 42 of its 82 games hit the over last season.

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