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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch the 2021 NBA Regular Season in the US today

New York Knicks play against Boston Celtics today at theMadison Square Garden for a Eastern Conference game in the 2021 NBA Regular Season. Full details about how to watch the game, preview, information, prediction and odds in the US.

Immanuel Quickley of the Knicks (left) tries a jump shot in front of Payton Pritchard of the Celtics
© Getty Images by Adam GlanzmanImmanuel Quickley of the Knicks (left) tries a jump shot in front of Payton Pritchard of the Celtics

New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are ready to play in a Eastern Conference game in the 2021 NBA Regular Season. This game will take place at theMadison Square Garden in New York today, October 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM (ET). It will be a tough challenge for the defense of both teams. Here is all the detailed information about this NBA game including date, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch this game in the US.

New York Knicks are ready to start a new season with high expectations especially after last season 2020-21 they did not go beyond the Eastern Conference First Round. The Knicks closed last season in fourth place in the conference.

Boston Celtics have a strong roster for the 2021-22 NBA Season, the list of names was reinforced since late last year with Pritchard, Parker and Thompson. After Hayward’s departure the roster plans changed, the team is still looking for the perfect replacement for Hayward.

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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York.

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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Times by State in the US

ET: 7:30 PM
CT: 6:30 PM
MT: 5:30 PM
PT: 4:30 PM

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Storylines

The 2020-21 season at 41-35 was considerably good for the Knicks compared to the 2019-20 season with a negative 21-45 record. They are playing better than before, the team is focused on improving and last season was evidence of that when the team had the best defense of the season allowing only 104.7 points per game.

Boston Celtics finished in seventh place in the 2020-21 season with 36-36, they lost in the Eastern Conference First Round 1-4 against Brooklyn Nets, the season was disappointing for them. Boston Celtics was in the middle of the offensive and defensive rankings for the season with nothing to highlight.

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The Knicks scored 7706 points last season, Julius Randle had the Knicks’ highest average with 24.1 points per game, the 3-pointer leader was Reggie Bullock with 2.5 threes per game for a total of 41% effectiveness. In Boston only two players averaged over twenty points in the 2020-21 season, Tatum with 26.4 and Brown with 24.7 points per game.

How To Watch Or Stream Live Free New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics in the U.S.

This game of the Eastern Conference in the NBA Regular Season will be available in multiple channels, and will be broadcast in the United States by ESPN, ESPN.COM, ESPN APP, NBA.TV Online. To watch the game you can use your TV or download an app on your smartphone.

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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Predictions And Odds

New York Knicks are favorites at home with -2 points to cover and -125 moneyline at FanDuel, this game will be Kemba Walker’s debut against his former teammates. Boston Celtics are underdogs with +2 ATS and +115 moneyline, the totals are set at 218.5 points. The best pick for this NBA game is: Under 218.5.

FanDuel
New York Knicks -2 / -125
Totals 218.5
Boston Celtics +2 / +115
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* Odds via FanDuel.

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