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NBA · Oct 23, 2026 · TD GardenBoston Celtics vs New York Knicks

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Home · Two-way contender
Fri Oct 23 · 23:00 UTC
Tip-off
Away · Rebuilding on both ends
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Match summary

Our model projects Boston Celtics 128, New York Knicks 104, with the Celtics favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 232.7-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Celtics score 127.3 a game and concede 104.0; Knicks score 106.0 and concede 124.2.

Celtics sit 2nd in the NBA standings, Knicks sit 11th. Tip-off at TD Garden. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

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Model pick
Boston Celtics -23.7
High confidence · 91% win probability
Projected score
128.2 – 104.5
Boston Celtics · New York Knicks
Projected total
232.7
Combined points
Win probability
91%
9%
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks

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Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics

4 games
Record4-0 (1 in group)
PPG for / against126.8 / 108.0
Win % overall100%
Home win %Not available
Away win %Not available

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks

5 games
Record1-4 (15 in group)
PPG for / against106.0 / 124.2
Win % overall20%
Home win %33.3% (1-2)
Away win %0% (0-2)

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Home/away: season statistics.

Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.

Odds & markets

3-Way result · Home / Draw / Away

BookmakerBoston CelticsDrawNew York Knicks
1xBet1.8314.802.25

Total points · Over / Under 223.5

BookmakerOver 223.5Under 223.5
bet3651.901.90
1xBet1.961.96

Asian handicap · 2.5 pts

BookmakerBoston Celtics -2.5New York Knicks +2.5
bet3651.90-
1xBet1.96-

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Pre-match angle

The model line: Celtics by 23.7, total 232.7.

Celtics at home: 100% win rate.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Boston Celtics 0 – 0 New York Knicks across the last 0 meetings.

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5
2
Boston Celtics logoBoston Celtics
0 0 0 0 WWW
11
New York Knicks logoNew York Knicks
0 0 0 0 LLLLW

Current season as available on the live data feed.

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Where can I watch Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks?
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What time does Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks tip-off?
Tip-off is Fri Oct 23 · 23:00 UTC at TD Garden. Local times are shown in the box above and update to your timezone automatically.
Who is favoured in Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks?
The 2026-2027 season win rates in this data snapshot are Boston Celtics: 100%; New York Knicks: 20%. Season win rates are not match-win probabilities and do not establish a betting favorite.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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