The New York Knicks play the Boston Celtics on Friday, October 23. Tip is 7:00 p.m. ET, on Prime Video.
The New York Knicks lost to Philadelphia, 106–100, at home on opening night, Tuesday, October 20, after raising their first championship banner since 1973. The Boston Celtics lost their opener at Detroit, 121–113, on Tuesday, October 20 — a game in which Paul George scored 38 in his Boston debut.
It is Boston’s home opener and New York’s first road game of the season.
The Odds - In Plain English
In plain English: a $100 bet on the Celtics to win makes $68 profit. A $100 bet on the Knicks makes $124 profit if they pull the upset.
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| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | BOS -2.5 | 223.5 | BOS -146 / NYK +124 |
| DraftKings | — | — | BOS -130 / NYK +110 |
| Fanatics | — | — | BOS -132 / NYK +110 |
Also checked Wednesday, not posted: BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, BetRivers, ESPN BET and Kalshi.
Lines read Wed., Oct. 21, 2026 — FanDuel via FanDuel Research; DraftKings and Fanatics moneylines via RG.org (as of Oct. 18). Odds move; check your book. The Daily posts the prices; it does not take wagers.
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See The Full Basketball BoardSources: Schedule and television — ESPN Press Room and NBC Sports, Oct. 19–20, 2026; FantasyPros schedule, Oct. 21, 2026. Results — USA TODAY and Sportradar, Oct. 20–21, 2026. Odds — nine books via FanDuel Research, SportsbookWire, sportsbetting3 and RG.org; checked Oct. 21, 2026.
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