New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

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

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Knicks vs. Celtics

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Knicks-Celtics NBA game 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions for tonight.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Celtics a 72% chance of beating the Knicks.

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Knicks vs. Celtics Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Knicks	Celtics
Spread	+7.5 (-105)	-7.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+260	-310
Total	o220.5 (-112)	u220.5 (-105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Celtics are -7.5 favorites versus the Knicks, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Knicks (+7.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Celtics at -310, which means you can risk $310 to win $100, for a total payout of $410, if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at +260, where you can bet $100 to profit $260, earning a total payout of $360, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 220.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Knicks vs. Celtics

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Knicks +7.5	-105
Moneyline	Knicks	+260
Total	Under 220.5	-105

Our NBA best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Celtics are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Knicks moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction

Our predicted final score for New York vs. Boston at TD Garden this Friday has the Celtics winning 113-107.

According to our model, the Knicks (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 220.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Knicks vs. Celtics Player Props

Betting on Knicks vs. Celtics NBA player props? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jalen Brunson is expected to step up for the Knicks with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.

Knicks Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Knicks in Friday's game:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jalen Brunson	26	4	5	3
Julius Randle	21	9	4	2
Immanuel Quickley	15	3	3	2
RJ Barrett	14	4	2	1
Josh Hart	8	7	2	1

Celtics Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Celtics on Friday:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jayson Tatum	28	9	5	3
Jaylen Brown	23	5	4	2
Kristaps Porzingis	21	6	2	2
Jrue Holiday	17	5	7	2
Derrick White	16	3	4	3

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Knicks vs. Celtics on Friday December 8, 2023.

Knicks vs. Celtics Preview

Friday's action between the Celtics and Knicks at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Friday December 8, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Knicks vs. Celtics game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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