Knicks vs. Celtics Predictions and Odds - Jan 8, 2022

NBA action continues on Saturday at 7:30PM EST as the New York Knicks take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Dimers' top betting picks for Knicks vs. Celtics, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Knicks vs. Celtics?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Knicks-Celtics NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 72% chance of getting the W against the Knicks.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Celtics are -8.5 favorites against the Knicks, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Knicks (+8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on the market at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -335. That means you can risk $335 to win $100, for a total payout of $435, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at +290, where you can bet $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 205.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Knicks (+8.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 205.5 points is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Knicks vs. Celtics

• Spread: Knicks +8.5 at -110 with BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Knicks Win at +290 with BetMGM (2.0% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 205.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Knicks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Knicks vs. Celtics Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New York vs. Boston at TD Garden on Saturday has the Celtics winning 106-99.

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Knicks-Celtics matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Knicks vs. Celtics Player Props

Looking for Knicks vs. Celtics prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Julius Randle is expected to lead the way for the Knicks with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Celtics.

Knicks Projected Box Score

• Julius Randle: 20 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST
• RJ Barrett: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• Alec Burks: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• Immanuel Quickley: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Quentin Grimes: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Celtics Projected Box Score

• Jayson Tatum: 25 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
• Jaylen Brown: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Al Horford: 11 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Marcus Smart: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Knicks vs. Celtics on Saturday January 8, 2022.

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Knicks vs. Celtics 2022 Game Info

When do the Celtics play the Knicks?

• Date: Saturday January 8, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM EST / 4:30PM PST
• Venue: TD Garden

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