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New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics
TEAM TRENDS
- The Celtics’ last 6 games have gone under.
- The Knicks have lost the 1st quarter in each of their last 8 season openers.
- The Knicks have covered 5 of their last 6 road openers.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYK | 50 | 32 | 27-14 | 23-18 |
| BOS | 64 | 18 | 37-4 | 27-14 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYK | 112.8 | 108.2 | +4.6 | 221.0 |
| BOS | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | 229.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| BOS | UNDER | BOS |
| -5.5 | 223.5 | 132-109 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The 2024-25 NBA season begins with the champion Boston Celtics and a retooled New York Knicks team at TD Garden. After securing the Larry O’Brien trophy with a five-game Finals win over the Mavericks, the Celtics made minimal moves in the offseason, opting to run it back with most of last season’s roster intact.
The Knicks were active in the market, reshaping their lineup following an Eastern Conference Semi-final exit. New York bolstered its squad by adding Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns but saw the departures of Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Isaiah Hartenstein.
Last season, Boston owned the regular-season series, winning four out of five meetings, though New York managed to steal one of those wins on the road at TD Garden. The Celtics will aim to carry forward their ways from last season, while the Knicks look to make a statement with their revamped roster.
PICK – BOSTON -5.5
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
TEAM TRENDS
- The Lakers have won the 1st half in their last 8 games.
- The Timberwolves have covered in 6 of their last 7 games at Crypto.com Arena.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 56 | 26 | 30-11 | 26-15 |
| LAL | 47 | 35 | 28-14 | 19-21 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 113.0 | 106.5 | +6.5 | 219.5 |
| LAL | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | 235.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| MIN | OVER | LAL |
| -1.5 | 219.5 | 110-103 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The season kicks off for the Timberwolves and Lakers with a at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night.
Minnesota enters a new chapter after parting ways with Karl-Anthony Towns, who was traded after nine seasons to bring in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. The Timberwolves are banking on these changes to help push them toward their first-ever NBA Finals appearance.
The Lakers have chosen continuity, keeping most of last season’s roster intact. The most notable addition is Bronny James, selected with the 55th pick, whose arrival was heavily influenced by his father’s presence – and likely has no chance of ending well.
Minnesota had the upper hand in last season’s meetings, winning the series 3-1, with the Lakers’ lone victory coming at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Edwards was a key figure throughout, averaging 27.3 points per game in the series, and will look to maintain that dominance as the Timberwolves aim to open the season with a statement win.
PICK – OVER 219.5 TOTAL PTS
