New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Feb 2025

We’re Confident Celtics Will Get Job Done

We’re bullish about the Celtics on the spread at -8.5. The favorites should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Knicks and you can get -108.

Celtics Won 131-104 in Teams’ Last Encounter

New York Knicks lost on the road in their previous game. Cleveland Cavaliers won 142-106 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns getting 23 and Mikal Bridges 14.

Boston Celtics got a fourth straight win in their last game. It was a 124-104 road triumph at Wells Fargo Center when meeting Philadelphia 76ers. Payton Pritchard was able to score 28 points, with Jaylen Brown getting 20 and Kristaps Porzingis 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have beaten the Knicks in the last two matchups. They won 132-109 at TD Garden and triumphed 131-104 at Madison Square Garden. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Celtics have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 122.2 points, 41.1 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 122.6 points and 44.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.5 points and 7.9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 11.2 rebounds and 2.1 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 45.7 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 5.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.8 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 25.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 3.5 (37.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White.

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Our pick is for Celtics to cover the attractive -8.5 line in this NBA matchup. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -108 is available.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together NBA forecasts. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Knicks vs Celtics stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games against Celtics.

Celtics -8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points -110

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has an average of 21.4 points in the past 5 games at home. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -110 available.

Latest Jayson Tatum Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-110

Assists

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-137

Under 7.5

+102

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Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Assists +118

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has covered the 3.5 assists total in 4 of the past 5 games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get +118 that he is able to land a return.

Latest Mikal Bridges Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-118

Under 15.5

-114

Assists

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 112 - 124 Celtics

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Celtics can be backed to win 124-112 at massive betting odds.

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics 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.

Celtics Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The Boston Celtics odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -333 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 77% chance of winning. New York Knicks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +265.

There is a spread of 8 and total points has a line of 232. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 232, there are odds of -114.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Celtics at -170. On the flip side, the Knicks are +140 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Knicks

+265

Celtics

-333

Point Spread

Knicks +8

-106

Celtics -8

-114

Total Points

Under 232

-106

Over 232

-114

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jayson Tatum is available at -120 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-110

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-118

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 22.5

-123

Under 22.5

-108

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-125

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 19.5

-109

Under 19.5

-122

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 15.5

-118

Under 15.5

-114

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 14.5

-106

Under 14.5

-127

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-122

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 13.5

-106

Under 13.5

-122

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-118

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-147

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-149

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-120

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+120

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-156

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+108

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 12.5

-122

Under 12.5

-109

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-127

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-137

Under 7.5

+102

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+106

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-135

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+106

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-112

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+131

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 212.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 216.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 208.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 208.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.10 pts and allowed 106.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.80 pts and allowed 107.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 201.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 207.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 208.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 208.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 104.80 pts and allowed 96.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.00 pts and allowed 97.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (72.81%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.1, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 30.50
• Assists: 19.80
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.40 (78.1%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.1, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 9.70
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.80 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (81.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 19.60
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.70 (79.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.1, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 35.20
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 15.30

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	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
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	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	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	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
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	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
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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