New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 07 May 2025

Go For Celtics to Achieve a Big Victory

No. 3 New York Knicks (51-31, 24-17 Away) play No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21, 28-13 at Home) in game 2 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at TD Garden. The Knicks lead the series 1-0.

We strongly fancy the chances of the Celtics beating the Knicks handsomely. That is why we’re having a wager on them at -10.5 on the spread at -110.

Celtics Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

When New York Knicks and Boston Celtics met on Monday night, there was a 108-105 (OT) victory at TD Garden for the Knicks.

OG Anunoby scored 29 points for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson had 29, while Josh Hart registered 14 points and 11 rebounds. Jayson Tatum racked up 23 points and 16 rebounds for the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, with Derrick White totaling 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Celtics wins.

NBA Reg. Season	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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The Knicks have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.7 points, 39.8 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 44.3% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.3 points and 44.8 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.0 points, 6.1 assists and 2.6 (37.1%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 8.3 rebounds.

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 105.5 points, 45.2 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 96.9 points and 44.8 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 19.6 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Derrick White has an average of 4.2 assist and 2.6 (35.1%) 3-pointers.

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, Derrick White, Al Horford.

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips

Our pick is that Celtics will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this NBA contest. With this in mind, let’s go for the favorites on the spread at -10.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.

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 -10.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Celtics -10.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you want to back the Celtics without taking them on the spread, there’s the alternative to go for a Winning Margin wager instead. There are lots of different options here.

Our Pick

Celtics -10.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Rebounds -147

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 6 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -147 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

Latest Mikal Bridges Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-109

Under 14.5

-122

Assists

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+125

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+113

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Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 Points -110

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has totaled an average of 32.75 points in the past 4 games on the road. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -110 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Jalen Brunson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-118

Assists

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-156

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 96 - 110 Celtics

The Celtics are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 110-96 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

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 Big Favorites With the Books

Boston Celtics are strong -556 favorites to win this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. New York Knicks are the underdogs at +410 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 211.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 211.5 can find odds of -112 available.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Knicks

+410

Celtics

-556

Point Spread

Knicks +10.5

-110

Celtics -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 211.5

-112

Over 211.5

-108

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Jayson Tatum is available at -110 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 28.5

-110

Under 28.5

-120

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-118

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-118

Under 21.5

-114

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 19.5

-103

Under 19.5

-130

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-127

Under 16.5

-105

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-122

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 15.5

-125

Under 15.5

-103

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-109

Under 14.5

-122

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-114

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-120

Player Assists

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-139

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+117

Under 4.5

-156

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-100

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-123

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-112

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+125

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-123

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-103

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-109

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-123

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-139

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-143

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-106

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

+104

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-156

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+113

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

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

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