Boston Celtics at New York Knicks 10/25/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Oct. 25, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -3 ; O/U 223.5
The Boston Celtics come in to the 2023-2024 NBA regular season expected to be a top seed in the Eastern Conference. Boston had a 57-win season a year ago that ended in game seven in the conference finals against the Miami Heat. For the most part the Celtics have much of their core back this season but have added a few different pieces to the roster. Jrue Holiday will be on the floor as the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics this season after a few trades over the summer. Kristaps Porzingis is also expected to be a key facet for the Boston Celtics this year as he returns from injury.
Jayson Tatum was the leading scorer for Boston last season averaging 30.1 points per game to go along with a team high 8.8 rebounds. Jaylen Brown was second on the team averaging 26.6 points per game, while Derrick White will be the 3rd leading scoring back this season from a year ago. Marcus Smart led Boston with 6.3 assists per game, but Jrue Holiday will fill that role this season as the new starting point guard.
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The New York Knicks head into the regular season looking to improve on their 47-win season from a year ago. New York made it into the playoffs with their 47 wins a year ago but got bounced in six games in the second round by the Miami Heat. Julius Randle led the way for the New York Knicks a year ago and is expected to fill that role again this season. Randle averaged a team high 25.1 points and 10 rebounds a game last season.
The Knicks had a lackluster preseason this year with just one win in four games played after losing the final three games heading into the regular season. Defensively New York struggled in their last game with a preseason giving up 131 points on 50.6% shooting and 44.4% from beyond the arc. The New York offense with mediocre pouring in 106 points on 43.5% shooting from the floor. Julius Randle carried the New York offense in the final game of the preseason with 20 points on fifteen shots, while RJ Barrett chipped in 19 points in 34 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
* Boston are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games.
* Boston are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against New York.
* New York are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 11 games.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -3
This is a match between 2 teams that will expect to make the playoffs. The Celtics however have a revamped roster and will be one of the best teams in the NBA this season. Take Boston to do the job Wednesday night leading to a win and cover to start the year 1-0. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 111-103.