Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction: will the Celtics confidently pick up the win?

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on October 23. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Boston

The Celtics won the league title for the first time since 2008, and this huge success the team from Boston is definitely capable of building on in the new season. At least on paper, the Celtics, who didn't lose any of their leaders in the offseason, once again look like the main favourite to win at least the Eastern Conference.

In the 2024 preseason, Boston beat Denver twice (107:103 and 130:104), handled Philadelphia (139:89) and exchanged wins with Toronto (115:111 and 118:119).

New York

The Knicks are arguably among the teams that are capable of putting up resistance against Boston. In the offseason, the New Yorkers strengthened their roster, making a bid to improve on last season's result, when the team managed to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals. It should be noted that Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns will be playing for the Knicks from this championship.

In the preseason, New York beat Charlotte twice (111:109 and 111:105), beat Minnesota (115:110), and traded wins with Washington (117:94 and 117:118).

Expert Betting Tips

In the first match of the season, choosing bets, we will rely on the history of meetings between the rivals, primarily in the previous season. Boston won four out of five games against New York then. Three of the four victories were won with a difference of more than two possessions.