Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Oct 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Knicks

The Boston Celtics square off against the New York Knicks in this NBA matchup at Madison Square Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Friday, October 24. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 228.5

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when the Celtics clash with the Knicks, with the 228.5 line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

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Knicks Beat Celtics in their Previous Matchup

Boston Celtics began their campaign with a close 117-116 loss at home to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown dropped 25 points, as Derrick White finished with 25 and Neemias Queta 17.

New York Knicks opened their season with a 119-111 home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby registered 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns recording 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks beat the Celtics when the teams last met. It was a 119-81 scoreline at Madison Square Garden. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Celtics win six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

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The Celtics have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 106.7 points, 42.8 rebounds, 19.7 assists, 6.2 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 82.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 103.3 points and 44.0 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.6 points and 4.0 assists, while Jayson Tatum averages 7.8 rebounds and Derrick White 3.4 (35.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Knicks have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.1 points, 43.7 rebounds, 20.6 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.3 points and 36.1 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 6.3 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.5 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.5 (32.9%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

228.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are happy to play the -110 about Under when it comes to this exciting NBA matchup.

Our expert NBA handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Celtics vs Knicks stats:

• The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Celtics games.
• The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
• The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Knicks games at home.
• The 228.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Knicks games at home.

Under 228.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Payton Pritchard Under 16.5 Points -108

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has averaged 9.8 points in the past 5 road games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -108 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Payton Pritchard Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-108

Under 16.5

-120

Assists

Over 4.5

+124

Under 4.5

-161

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-108

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Karl-Anthony Towns Over 10.5 Rebounds -123

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has totaled Over 10.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of -123.

Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-120

Assists

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-102

Rebounds

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-105

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 108 - 116 Knicks

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Knicks can be backed to win 116-108 at massive betting odds.

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.

Knicks Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With a 68% chance of securing victory, New York Knicks are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -213. Boston Celtics are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +180.

5.5 is the spread and 229.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Under 229.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Celtics

+180

Knicks

-213

Point Spread

Celtics +5.5

-110

Knicks -5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 229.5

-110

Over 229.5

-110

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -116 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -111.

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 27.5

-116

Under 27.5

-111

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 24.5

-111

Under 24.5

-116

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-120

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 20.5

-116

Under 20.5

-111

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-108

Under 16.5

-120

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-102

Under 16.5

-127

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 15.5

-118

Under 15.5

-110

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 14.5

-112

Under 14.5

-115

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-122

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-116

Under 7.5

-111

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

+113

Under 6.5

-147

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-143

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+124

Under 4.5

-161

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-172

Under 3.5

+132

Anfernee Simons (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+114

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-102

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-105

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-103

Under 6.5

-125

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-145

Under 6.5

+111

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-143

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-156

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-108

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+109

Under 3.5

-141

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-120

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+113

Under 3.5

-147

Knicks With Five Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Knicks have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, posting 112.70 points per contest while yielding 108.40.

The Celtics have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 107.40 points scored and 105.50 points allowed.

The Knicks beat the Celtics 119-81 in their most recent meeting at Madison Square Garden. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Madison Square Garden, the Celtics have notched six victories, with the Knicks posting four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O228.5	U228.5
New York Knicks Home Stats		5-5	221.10	112.70	108.40	4	6
Boston Celtics Away Stats		6-4	212.90	107.40	105.50	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
• U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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

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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	1	0	1	117	116	1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	138	118	20	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	117	136	-19	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	1	0	1	115	111	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	1	0	1	133	120	13	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	0	1	0	111	115	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	111	119	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	1	0	1	125	121	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	136	117	19	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Heat	0	1	0	121	125	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Wizards	0	1	0	120	133	-13	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Hawks	0	1	0	118	138	-20	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	1	0	1	129	108	21	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	0	1	0	114	118	-4	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Suns	1	0	1	120	116	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Kings	0	1	0	116	120	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Clippers	0	1	0	108	129	-21	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	1	0	1	125	92	33	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	128	122	6	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	122	128	-6	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	92	125	-33	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	1	0	1	115	111	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	1	0	1	125	121	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	117	116	1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	138	118	20	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	136	117	19	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	1	0	1	133	120	13	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pistons	0	1	0	111	115	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	121	125	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	111	119	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Wizards	0	1	0	120	133	-13	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	117	136	-19	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Hawks	0	1	0	118	138	-20	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	1	0	1	125	92	33	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	1	0	1	129	108	21	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	128	122	6	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Suns	1	0	1	120	116	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Trail Blazers	0	1	0	114	118	-4	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	116	120	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	122	128	-6	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Clippers	0	1	0	108	129	-21	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	92	125	-33	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	1	0	1	136	117	19	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bulls	1	0	1	115	111	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	128	122	6	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	1	0	1	133	120	13	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	118	114	4	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	1	0	1	119	111	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	1	0	1	125	121	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	117	116	1	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Suns	1	0	1	120	116	4	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	1	0	1	125	92	33	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	138	118	20	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	1	0	1	129	108	21	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	0	1	0	118	138	-20	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	116	117	-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	117	136	-19	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	111	119	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	92	125	-33	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	1	0	111	115	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	1	0	108	129	-21	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	121	125	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	122	128	-6	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Trail Blazers	0	1	0	114	118	-4	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	116	120	-4	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Wizards	0	1	0	120	133	-13	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

• 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