New York
Knicks
0-1
Spread
+2.5
NBA Predictions
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Predictions
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at TD Garden, Boston, MA
@
Boston
Celtics
0-1
Spread
-2.5
50%
50%
Spread
New York Knicks +2.5
Boston Celtics -2.5
Moneyline
New York Knicks +120
Boston Celtics -142
Total
Over 220.5 (-110)
Under 220.5 (-110)
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Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction: Boston’s -142 Price Is Too Steep
Analysis updated October 23, 2026 at 7:06 AM CDT
The Celtics are the likelier winner at TD Garden, but their opening loss and the lack of confirmed lineup information make Pass the prudent betting choice.
Boston returns home after a costly collapse
Boston hosts New York at 7:00 PM ET in its 2026-27 home opener. SportsPicksForum lists the Celtics at -142 on the moneyline and -2.5 against the spread, while the Knicks are +120 and +2.5. The total is 222.5.
Yahoo Sports reported that Boston led Detroit by 22 early in the third quarter before losing its opener 121-113. The Celtics attempted 42 three-pointers, Paul George scored 38 points and Jayson Tatum shot 6-for-23. A better shooting night from Tatum could help Boston, but the opener doesn’t justify paying -142.
Early-season uncertainty favors a pass
New York also enters at 0-1 after a 106-100 home loss to Philadelphia. Yahoo Sports reported no Knicks injury issue at publication, while Boston guard Devin Carter will miss the game with mononucleosis.
Neither team has a confirmed starting lineup in the available reporting, and one result per club provides little basis for judging current form. Boston’s home court and favorite status make the Celtics the likelier winner, but there isn’t enough reliable evidence to support either side or the total at the listed prices.
Pick
Boston Celtics
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass