Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction: Boston to Win, Jalen Brunson Projected For 33 Points on NBA Opening Night [10/22/2024]

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will meet in NBA Opening Night action at TD Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

The Celtics, with stars like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, will face off against the Knicks, whose lineup includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Celtics as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Knicks-Celtics game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Celtics with a win probability of 71%, compared to 29% for the Knicks."

Knicks vs. Celtics Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

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

• Who: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
• Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Celtics and Knicks gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Knicks and Celtics 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Celtics a 71% chance of defeating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Celtics winning 113-107.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Knicks and Celtics each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 221.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Knicks vs. Celtics Odds

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

Bet Type	Knicks	Celtics
Spread	+5.5 (-105)	-5.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+205	-238
Total	o221.5 (-110)	u221.5 (-108)

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

Knicks vs. Celtics Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Knicks vs. Celtics matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Knicks vs. Celtics Player Props

NBA player props are a great way to wager on the Knicks vs. Celtics matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We use the best information available to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers made for each team.

Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the way for the Knicks with 33 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to have 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the Celtics.

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Conclusion

We predict the Celtics, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Tuesday.

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