There have been a lot of changes with the Knicks, letting Randle and DeVincenzo go while picking up Towns and a few others. This team hasn’t had a chance to gel with all the changes and they are playing the Celtics who will start the season with a chip on their shoulder. Despite winning it all, they still have to hear some disrespect about their winning season and being the best team, so they should be ready to play this game even on ring night. Championship teams on opening night are 10-3 straight up and even without Porzingis, this team should cover the spread with the chemistry they have. They covered at home last season going 25-20 ATS and 43-6 straight up at home. Without Porzingis, the team is still 29-3 straight up. The Celtics are 6-1 against the spread versus the Knicks in their last seven games too and they won by a margin of 11 points. The Knicks are also struggling to defend the 3 point line which is where the Celtics live and they are going to have to play some serious defense. The value is on the champs covering this spread in this game.

Best bet: lay the points with the Boston Celtics.