New York Knicks at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Ryan Dodson | Staff Writer

The New York Knicks (5-4) and Boston Celtics (7-2) square off Monday with tip-off from TD Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Knicks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0

The Knicks come in on a 3-game winning streak after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets by an average of 19 points. They played the Celtics tough on Opening Night. They shot just 37% from the floor and came away with a 108-104 defeat, pushing as 4-point dogs.

The Celtics have rebounded from a mini, 2-game losing streak with 2 wins in a row. They beat up on the Toronto Raptors 117-94 Saturday. G Jaylen Brown (29), F Jayson Tatum (27) and C Kristaps Porzingis (21) continue to pace the offense.

Knicks at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Celtics -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +9.5 (-115) | Celtics -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Knicks at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 115, Celtics 114

Moneyline

Boston blew the Knicks out in their 1st meeting last season, but the Knicks won the next 3 meetings — 2 in Boston. New York also held its own in the 1st matchup despite its shooting woes. The Knicks are 30th in the league shooting 42.9% from the floor, but they're 2nd in rebounds and offensive rebounds. They'll be in this game, and for the value, I'm taking the chance on KNICKS +310 for a HALF-UNIT.

Against the spread

I'm a lot more confident in the Knicks covering than outright winning. You just can't turn down that value. The Knicks are 5-2-2 ATS and 2-1-1 on the road thus far. Meanwhile, Boston is 4-3-2 covering the spread this season.

I'll take the KNICKS +9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The 1st matchup went Under but was marred by shooting woes. The Knicks are just 3-6 O/U this season because of those. The Celtics are 5-4 O/U. Three of the 4 matchups last season went Over. Both teams have good defenses, but this is a manageable number for me.

LEAN OVER 222.5 (-110).

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