New York @ Boston picks

The Boston Celtics will be raising their championship banner, but with the Celtics favored by 5.5 points on Opening Night against the Knicks, I’m siding with the Knicks. The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, who is expected to miss the first month or two of the season, while Mikal Bridges will be making his debut for the Knicks. Re-signing OG Anunoby and trading for Bridges were moves specifically aimed at countering the Celtics' roster. The Knicks now have multiple wings who can defend and shoot three-pointers. This roster is built to match up against the Celtics, and with Bridges in the lineup and Julius Randle back from injury, Josh Hart won’t have to play 48 minutes.