The New York Knicks (5-4) and Boston Celtics (7-2) square off Monday with tip-off from TD Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Knicks vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0
The Knicks come in on a 3-game winning streak after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets by an average of 19 points. They played the Celtics tough on Opening Night. They shot just 37% from the floor and came away with a 108-104 defeat, pushing as 4-point dogs.
The Celtics have rebounded from a mini, 2-game losing streak with 2 wins in a row. They beat up on the Toronto Raptors 117-94 Saturday. G Jaylen Brown (29), F Jayson Tatum (27) and C Kristaps Porzingis (21) continue to pace the offense.