Boston Celtics defeat New York Knicks 107-103: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · NBA · New York Knicks 103, Boston Celtics 107
The Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 220.5, with 210 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics final score and game recap
The New York Knicks led 27-26 after the first quarter. The Boston Celtics led 50-49 at halftime. They outscored the New York Knicks 57-54 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): 20 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks): 22 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics): 36 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Paul George (Boston Celtics): 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 4 points.
The spread opened and closed at Boston Celtics -2.5. AiQ's pick was the New York Knicks +2.5: a loss.
Did New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics go over or under the total?
The game went under: 210 points combined against a closing total of 220.5, under by 10.5. 99 of the 210 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 223.5 and closed at 220.5. AiQ's pick was the under 220.5: a win.
How did AiQ's New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the New York Knicks to win at +120, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the New York Knicks +2.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 220.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Boston Celtics team total 111.5: the under, paying -112, with 107 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Boston Celtics won the first half, paying -135.
- First-half total 113.5: the under, paying -108, with 99 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: New York Knicks won the first quarter, paying +105.
- First-half spread: New York Knicks +1.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 57.5: the under, paying -108, with 53 points scored.
- New York Knicks team total 109.5: the under, paying -115, with 103 scored.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Knicks at +120 and the Boston Celtics at -145. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Celtics a 57% favorite. The Boston Celtics won as the favorite at -145: $68.97 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New York Knicks, the best price before the game was +123 at BetRivers: +0.8% value.
The total moved down from 223.5 to 220.5, and the game went under.
New York Knicks and Boston Celtics betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New York Knicks 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the New York Knicks.
This result left the Boston Celtics 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
What's next for New York Knicks and Boston Celtics?
Next for the New York Knicks: the Orlando Magic at home on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Next for the Boston Celtics: the Chicago Bulls at home on Monday, October 26, 2026.