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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Knicks

The Boston Celtics take the court against the New York Knicks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when the Celtics clash with the Knicks. Our prediction is for Over 216.5 points to be scored at odds of -108.

Knicks Beat Celtics in their Last Matchup

Boston Celtics made it four consecutive wins after a 113-102 home success over Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown poured in 35 points, with Jayson Tatum contributing 23 and Payton Pritchard adding 12.

New York Knicks have now achieved five straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at State Farm Arena when beating Atlanta Hawks 108-105. Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 13 assists, OG Anunoby scored 22 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns racked up 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Knicks who came out on top when they last played the Celtics. At TD Garden, a 111-89 win was recorded. It’s been six Knicks wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks logo Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
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Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.1 points, 47.7 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 5.8 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.9 points and 38.1 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.9 points, with Payton Pritchard making 3.2 (47.1%) 3-pointers per game. Jayson Tatum averages 9.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.6 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field and 82.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 108.7 points and 36.2 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 18.9 points and 6.8 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 10.8 rebounds and OG Anunoby 3.5 (44.3%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Over 216.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this NBA matchup. We’re taking odds of -108 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Celtics vs Knicks stats:

  • The 216.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 216.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Celtics games on the road.
  • The 216.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Knicks games at home.
  • The 216.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Knicks games at home.
  • The 216.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Knicks games.

Over 216.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 51.8% chance of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 25.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has totaled Over 25.5 points in 8 straight games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -112 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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OG Anunoby Over 4.5 Rebounds -133 BetMGM logo

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 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 -133.

Latest OG Anunoby Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 216.5
Spread Knicks -5
Player Points Jaylen Brown Over 25.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 216.5. We’ve also gone for Knicks -5 and Jaylen Brown (Celtics) to score Over 25.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics Celtics logo 107 - 114 Knicks logo Knicks

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Knicks to achieve a 114-107 victory at huge odds.

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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.

Knicks Trading at Shorter Odds Than Celtics

New York Knicks are -179 favorites and that means a 64% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Boston Celtics, you will find +152 about the underdogs.

The spread is 5 and the total points line is currently 216.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 216.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -115 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 25.5
-115
Under 25.5
-112
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-115
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 18.5
-116
Under 18.5
-111
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+117
Under 7.5
-152
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-102
Under 5.5
-127
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 5.5
+128
Under 5.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-108
Under 11.5
-120
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 9.5
-101
Under 9.5
-128
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-112
Under 5.5
-115
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Knicks Looking to Keep Rolling at Home

The Knicks have rattled off five consecutive victories at Madison Square Garden. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 121.50 points per contest and giving up 110.30.

The Celtics own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 113.20 points on offense and surrendering 106.40 on defense.

The previous meeting at Madison Square Garden saw the Knicks defeat the Celtics 105-95. Each team has collected five wins in the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O216.5 U216.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 7-3 231.80 121.50 110.30 7 3
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Away Stats 6-4 219.60 113.20 106.40 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
  • U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaylen Brown 70 34.49 2015 363 28.8 5.2 2.0 7.0 0.4 1.0
Derrick White 75 34.29 1250 408 16.7 5.4 2.7 4.5 1.3 1.1
Payton Pritchard 77 32.34 1301 392 16.9 5.1 2.6 4.0 0.1 0.7

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 72 35.02 1873 491 26.0 6.8 2.7 3.4 0.1 0.8
OG Anunoby 65 33.42 1103 141 17.0 2.2 2.4 5.3 0.7 1.6
Mikal Bridges 79 33.26 1158 295 14.7 3.7 1.9 3.9 0.8 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

07 Apr NBA
Hornets 102-113 Celtics
05 Apr NBA
Raptors 101-115 Celtics
03 Apr NBA
Celtics 133-101 Bucks
01 Apr NBA
Celtics 147-129 Heat
30 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-112 Hawks
29 Mar NBA
Celtics 114-99 Hornets
27 Mar NBA
Hawks 102-109 Celtics
25 Mar NBA
Thunder 109-119 Celtics
22 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 102-92 Celtics
20 Mar NBA
Celtics 117-112 Grizzlies

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

06 Apr NBA
Knicks 108-105 Hawks
03 Apr NBA
Bulls 96-136 Knicks
01 Apr NBA
Knicks 130-119 Grizzlies
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder
26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-121 Knicks
22 Mar NBA
Wizards 113-145 Knicks
20 Mar NBA
Knicks 93-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Pacers 110-136 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 58 22 0.725 117.6 109.6 8 32-9 26-13 11-4 37-13 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 51 29 0.638 119.6 115.3 4.3 26-14 25-15 11-5 32-18 8-2 4W
Bucks 31 49 0.388 110.5 116.8 -6.3 18-22 13-27 9-7 20-30 2-8 2L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 35 0.563 118.4 115.9 2.5 23-17 22-18 9-6 26-24 7-3 2L
Magic 44 36 0.55 115.7 115.3 0.4 26-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 6-4 4W
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 16 0.8 119.4 107.3 12.1 34-7 30-9 12-3 41-9 9-1 7W
Nuggets 52 28 0.65 121.9 117 4.9 27-13 25-15 10-5 34-16 10-0 10W
Timberwolves 47 33 0.588 117.6 114.3 3.3 25-15 22-18 9-7 29-21 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 40 40 0.5 115.4 116.1 -0.7 22-17 18-23 7-9 27-23 6-4 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Suns 44 36 0.55 112.8 111.4 1.4 25-16 19-20 10-6 28-22 5-5 1W
Clippers 41 39 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 22-18 19-21 9-6 24-26 7-3 1L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 61 19 0.763 119.6 111.2 8.4 31-7 30-12 12-3 35-15 9-1 2W
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 55 0.313 115 120.2 -5.2 14-27 11-28 6-9 19-31 1-9 6L
Mavericks 25 55 0.313 113.6 119.3 -5.7 15-25 10-30 4-11 14-36 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 58 22 0.725 117.6 109.6 8 32-9 26-13 11-4 37-13 7-3 1W
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 51 29 0.638 119.6 115.3 4.3 26-14 25-15 11-5 32-18 8-2 4W
Hawks 45 35 0.563 118.4 115.9 2.5 23-17 22-18 9-6 26-24 7-3 2L
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Magic 44 36 0.55 115.7 115.3 0.4 26-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 6-4 4W
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Bucks 31 49 0.388 110.5 116.8 -6.3 18-22 13-27 9-7 20-30 2-8 2L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 16 0.8 119.4 107.3 12.1 34-7 30-9 12-3 41-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 61 19 0.763 119.6 111.2 8.4 31-7 30-12 12-3 35-15 9-1 2W
Nuggets 52 28 0.65 121.9 117 4.9 27-13 25-15 10-5 34-16 10-0 10W
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 47 33 0.588 117.6 114.3 3.3 25-15 22-18 9-7 29-21 4-6 1L
Suns 44 36 0.55 112.8 111.4 1.4 25-16 19-20 10-6 28-22 5-5 1W
Clippers 41 39 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 22-18 19-21 9-6 24-26 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 40 40 0.5 115.4 116.1 -0.7 22-17 18-23 7-9 27-23 6-4 2L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 55 0.313 115 120.2 -5.2 14-27 11-28 6-9 19-31 1-9 6L
Mavericks 25 55 0.313 113.6 119.3 -5.7 15-25 10-30 4-11 14-36 2-8 2L
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 16 0.8 119.4 107.3 12.1 34-7 30-9 12-3 41-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 61 19 0.763 119.6 111.2 8.4 31-7 30-12 12-3 35-15 9-1 2W
Pistons 58 22 0.725 117.6 109.6 8 32-9 26-13 11-4 37-13 7-3 1W
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Nuggets 52 28 0.65 121.9 117 4.9 27-13 25-15 10-5 34-16 10-0 10W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 51 29 0.638 119.6 115.3 4.3 26-14 25-15 11-5 32-18 8-2 4W
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Timberwolves 47 33 0.588 117.6 114.3 3.3 25-15 22-18 9-7 29-21 4-6 1L
Hawks 45 35 0.563 118.4 115.9 2.5 23-17 22-18 9-6 26-24 7-3 2L
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
Magic 44 36 0.55 115.7 115.3 0.4 26-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 6-4 4W
Suns 44 36 0.55 112.8 111.4 1.4 25-16 19-20 10-6 28-22 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Clippers 41 39 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 22-18 19-21 9-6 24-26 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 40 40 0.5 115.4 116.1 -0.7 22-17 18-23 7-9 27-23 6-4 2L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Bucks 31 49 0.388 110.5 116.8 -6.3 18-22 13-27 9-7 20-30 2-8 2L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Mavericks 25 55 0.313 113.6 119.3 -5.7 15-25 10-30 4-11 14-36 2-8 2L
Grizzlies 25 55 0.313 115 120.2 -5.2 14-27 11-28 6-9 19-31 1-9 6L
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
  • 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