The Boston Celtics roster saw some turnover in the offseason. The team didn’t gut the roster but did make major changes to bring in players that could help win a championship after last season’s disappointing exit in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics got a look at what they may be like during their first preseason game Sunday against Philadelphia.
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NBA Preseason Pick: Knicks -205 on the moneyline
The Celtics grabbed an eight-point win while playing a number of veteran players for about half of the game. Now, Boston Celtics turns around quickly to take on the New York Knicks. That turnaround may impact who the Celtics decide to play.
Anyone looking at Celtics vs Knicks odds will see that New York still has several questions to answer about its roster.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Odds
- Spread: NBA odds show the Knicks are 5.5-point favorites.
- Moneyline: The Knicks are -205 on the moneyline, while the Celtics are +170.
Celtics vs. Knicks Information
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
Location of the game: Madison Square Garden. New York, NY.
Date & Time: Monday, October 9. 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
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Celtics Load Up The Deck
Looking at NBA stats last year will show that Boston wasn’t able to convert on offense when it was most necessary, specifically in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. What that means for the Celtics is that in the offseason, they wanted to fill holes around stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.
Boston added Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in trades to improve on defense and with adding additional playmakers. Looking at Celtics vs Knicks odds shows Prozingis shined in his debut. He played 25 minutes and scored 17 points against the 76ers. Holiday had six points and five rebounds in his debut.
The Boston Celtics roster also appears to have depth. Payton Prichard scored a team-high 26 points against Philadelphia.
Knicks Have Spots to Fill
Surprisingly, New York only has 12 players on guaranteed contracts right now and needs to be at least at 14 by the time the regular season starts. For the New York Knicks game Monday, they don’t have any players listed on the NBA injury report. That gives the Knicks a lot of flexibility in who they can play.
Looking at Celtics vs Knicks odds show that New York didn’t make any major additions in free agency. New York added guard Donte DiVincenzo in free agency. The Knicks hope that RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Jericho Sims can all make major improvements in their NBA stats this season.
The Knicks were able to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals last season but ultimately bowed out of the playoffs against eventual conference champion Miami.
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Betting Picks
NBA betting trends show this is a game that could likely be pushed over the total. The Celtics will want to get veteran players to work as they have a lot of new faces, but they also want to protect people from overuse.
With that mix going back and forth, there should be some matchups between youngsters and veteran players that both teams can exploit.
When it comes to the moneyline, anyone making NBA picks should feel comfortable backing New York. The Knicks are fresh and have yet to play in the preseason. Boston just played Sunday and won’t be anxious to push most of its roster too hard.
Expect the Knicks to open up with a preseason win and figure out what players to fill their roster out with.
- NBA Preseason Pick: Knicks -205 on the moneyline
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