Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Celtics Look the Value Bet

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.

Celtics Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

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.

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	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W

View Full Standings

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.

Expert NBA Analysis

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 vs Knicks Prediction

We’re confident of backing Boston 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.

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.

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.

Our Pick

Celtics -5.5 @ -110 Bet Now

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Player Props

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

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

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

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

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.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think Celtics Likeliest to Win

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.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

-250

Knicks

+205

Point Spread

Celtics -6

-112

Knicks +6

-108

Total Points

Under 209

-108

Over 209

-112

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

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.

Player Points

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

Player Assists

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

Player Rebounds

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

Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on basketball. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

Best Betting Offers

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Team News

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

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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

Next Predictions

06:30 - Fri 23 May K League 1 Jeju SK Jeonbuk FC Betting Tips 06:30 - Fri 23 May K League 1 Anyang Pohang Steelers Betting Tips 11:00 - Fri 23 May EuroLeague Fenerbahce Panathinaikos Betting Tips 13:30 - Fri 23 May Austrian Bundesliga LASK Altach Betting Tips 13:30 - Fri 23 May Austrian Bundesliga Austria Klagenfurt Hartberg Betting Tips 13:30 - Fri 23 May Austrian Bundesliga WSG Tirol Grazer Betting Tips