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) |
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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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