Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21, 33-8 Away) face No. 3 New York Knicks (51-31, 27-14 at Home) in game 3 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks lead the series 2-0.

The Celtics should enjoy a comfortable victory and a wager against the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -5.5 to cover the line when playing the Knicks at odds of -110.

Boston Celtics and New York Knicks locked horns on Wednesday night, with the Knicks securing a 91-90 win at TD Garden.

Josh Hart had 23 points for the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns registered 21 points and 17 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 17 points. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown recorded 20 points, Derrick White managed 20, with Jayson Tatum having 13 points and 14 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W

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The Celtics have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 102.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 21.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 43.3% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 94.3 points and 44.2 rebounds per matchup.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 17.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists, while Derrick White averages 2.5 (34.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.2 points, 41.0 rebounds, 20.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 104.8 points and 46.4 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points, 6.3 assists and 2.5 (35.7%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 9.0 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Al Horford.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We’re confident of backing Celtics to cover the -5.5 spread. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at -110 for this NBA contest.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Celtics vs Knicks stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics -5.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the alternative to move the line. Consider the odds and whether each line can be covered.

Our Game Prediction

Celtics -5.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jayson Tatum Over 27.5 Points -118

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has scored an average of 32.5 points in the past 4 road games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -118 available that it’s covered.

Latest Jayson Tatum Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-110

Assists

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-108

Rebounds

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-127

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Derrick White Over 4.5 Assists -103

Derrick White (Celtics) has finished with Over 4.5 assists in 4 straight games on the road. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -103 available.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-120

Assists

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 110 - 101 Knicks

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Celtics to record a 110-101 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 71% chance of securing victory, Boston Celtics are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -250. The market suggests that New York Knicks are least likely to win at +205.

The current spread is 6 and the total points line is 209. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 209 at -112.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-250

Knicks

+205

Point Spread

Celtics -6

-112

Knicks +6

-108

Total Points

Under 209

-108

Over 209

-112

The favorite to land the most baskets is Jayson Tatum. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-110

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 27.5

-118

Under 27.5

-114

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-122

Under 21.5

-109

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 19.5

-110

Under 19.5

-120

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-120

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-104

Under 16.5

-128

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-125

Under 14.5

-108

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 12.5

-120

Under 12.5

-110

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-123

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-104

Under 8.5

-128

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-127

Under 7.5

-105

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-120

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-108

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+110

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-167

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-137

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-130

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-185

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 11.5

-104

Under 11.5

-128

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-127

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-132

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-137

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-116

Under 6.5

-111

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-159

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-115

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+113

Under 4.5

-147

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 210.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 212.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 228.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.70 pts and allowed 103.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 107.40 pts and allowed 105.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 221.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 228.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 113.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 108.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (82.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 19.70
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (84.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 23.00
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.90 (79.79%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 20.60
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.10 (76.4%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 21.20
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Raptors	39	29	0.574	114	111.8	2.2	19-16	20-13	4-10	29-16	5-5	3W
76ers	37	32	0.536	115.3	116.1	-0.8	20-16	17-16	9-7	22-23	4-6	1L
Nets	17	52	0.246	106.4	115.7	-9.3	9-25	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	50	19	0.725	117.4	109.7	7.7	26-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	5-5	2W
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Bucks	28	41	0.406	111	116.4	-5.4	16-19	12-22	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	38	31	0.551	118.1	116.6	1.5	19-16	19-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	11W
Magic	38	31	0.551	115.4	114.4	1	22-13	16-18	9-7	24-21	7-3	3L
Heat	38	32	0.543	120.3	117.1	3.2	23-13	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	3L
Hornets	36	34	0.514	116	112.2	3.8	16-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	2W
Wizards	16	53	0.232	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-25	5-28	2-12	11-33	0-10	14L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	43	27	0.614	118.8	114.9	3.9	24-12	19-15	9-6	27-20	6-4	2W
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	34	36	0.486	115.2	117.3	-2.1	18-16	16-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	2W
Jazz	21	49	0.3	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	45	25	0.643	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	22-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	8W
Suns	39	31	0.557	112.2	111.2	1	22-13	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	4L
Clippers	34	36	0.486	113.2	112.7	0.5	19-15	15-21	8-6	21-23	5-5	4L
Warriors	33	36	0.478	115	114.5	0.5	19-15	14-21	6-6	22-22	2-8	1L
Kings	18	52	0.257	110.7	120.7	-10	12-24	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	52	18	0.743	118.8	111.6	7.2	27-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	4W
Rockets	41	27	0.603	113.8	110	3.8	23-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	24	44	0.353	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-20	11-24	6-7	19-27	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	50	19	0.725	117.4	109.7	7.7	26-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	5-5	2W
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Raptors	39	29	0.574	114	111.8	2.2	19-16	20-13	4-10	29-16	5-5	3W
Magic	38	31	0.551	115.4	114.4	1	22-13	16-18	9-7	24-21	7-3	3L
Hawks	38	31	0.551	118.1	116.6	1.5	19-16	19-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	11W
Heat	38	32	0.543	120.3	117.1	3.2	23-13	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	3L
76ers	37	32	0.536	115.3	116.1	-0.8	20-16	17-16	9-7	22-23	4-6	1L
Hornets	36	34	0.514	116	112.2	3.8	16-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	2W
Bucks	28	41	0.406	111	116.4	-5.4	16-19	12-22	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Nets	17	52	0.246	106.4	115.7	-9.3	9-25	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	5L
Wizards	16	53	0.232	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-25	5-28	2-12	11-33	0-10	14L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Spurs	52	18	0.743	118.8	111.6	7.2	27-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	4W
Lakers	45	25	0.643	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	22-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	43	27	0.614	118.8	114.9	3.9	24-12	19-15	9-6	27-20	6-4	2W
Rockets	41	27	0.603	113.8	110	3.8	23-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	4-6	2L
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L
Suns	39	31	0.557	112.2	111.2	1	22-13	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	4L
Trail Blazers	34	36	0.486	115.2	117.3	-2.1	18-16	16-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	2W
Clippers	34	36	0.486	113.2	112.7	0.5	19-15	15-21	8-6	21-23	5-5	4L
Warriors	33	36	0.478	115	114.5	0.5	19-15	14-21	6-6	22-22	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	24	44	0.353	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-20	11-24	6-7	19-27	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	49	0.3	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1W
Kings	18	52	0.257	110.7	120.7	-10	12-24	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Spurs	52	18	0.743	118.8	111.6	7.2	27-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	4W
Pistons	50	19	0.725	117.4	109.7	7.7	26-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	5-5	2W
Celtics	46	23	0.667	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	3W
Lakers	45	25	0.643	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	22-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	8W
Knicks	45	25	0.643	117.1	110.6	6.5	25-9	20-16	11-3	29-15	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	43	27	0.614	118.8	114.9	3.9	24-12	19-15	9-6	27-20	6-4	2W
Rockets	41	27	0.603	113.8	110	3.8	23-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	4-6	2L
Nuggets	42	28	0.6	120.7	116.5	4.2	19-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	5-5	1L
Raptors	39	29	0.574	114	111.8	2.2	19-16	20-13	4-10	29-16	5-5	3W
Suns	39	31	0.557	112.2	111.2	1	22-13	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	4L
Hawks	38	31	0.551	118.1	116.6	1.5	19-16	19-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	11W
Magic	38	31	0.551	115.4	114.4	1	22-13	16-18	9-7	24-21	7-3	3L
Heat	38	32	0.543	120.3	117.1	3.2	23-13	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	3L
76ers	37	32	0.536	115.3	116.1	-0.8	20-16	17-16	9-7	22-23	4-6	1L
Hornets	36	34	0.514	116	112.2	3.8	16-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	2W
Clippers	34	36	0.486	113.2	112.7	0.5	19-15	15-21	8-6	21-23	5-5	4L
Trail Blazers	34	36	0.486	115.2	117.3	-2.1	18-16	16-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	2W
Warriors	33	36	0.478	115	114.5	0.5	19-15	14-21	6-6	22-22	2-8	1L
Bucks	28	41	0.406	111	116.4	-5.4	16-19	12-22	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	24	44	0.353	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-20	11-24	6-7	19-27	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	49	0.3	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1W
Kings	18	52	0.257	110.7	120.7	-10	12-24	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L
Nets	17	52	0.246	106.4	115.7	-9.3	9-25	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	5L
Wizards	16	53	0.232	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-25	5-28	2-12	11-33	0-10	14L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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