New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Celtics

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

We’re Expecting a Win for Celtics

We can’t resist going for the Celtics on the Moneyline, with our prediction made with confidence and there is -116 on offer that they get the better of the Knicks.

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Knicks Beat Celtics in their Last Clash

New York Knicks made it four consecutive wins after a 116-94 home success over Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 22 points, while Josh Hart added 20 and Jalen Brunson chipped in 18.

Boston Celtics have made it back-to-back wins at home. Their last game saw them land a 117-115 road victory at Rocket Arena against Cleveland Cavaliers. Jaylen Brown delivered an outstanding performance when registering a triple-double that consisted of 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks are bidding for a third successive victory against the Celtics. They previously won 119-81 and 105-95 at Madison Square Garden. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks logo Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 120.3 points, 45.4 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.9 points and 41.9 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 23.9 points, Karl-Anthony Towns 11.3 rebounds and Josh Hart 6.4 assists, while Miles McBride averages 2.9 (45.3%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.8 points, 46.4 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.1 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists, while Payton Pritchard has an average of 3.5 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jordan Walsh, Neemias Queta.

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

For this NBA matchup, our pick is Celtics to win against inferior opposition and we think that the -116 represents an attractive bet on the Moneyline.

Our basketball picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NBA team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Knicks vs Celtics stats:

  • Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Celtics have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Celtics have won 2 consecutive games at home.
  • Knicks have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Celtics Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 4.5 Assists -133 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has had Over 4.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -133 that he is able to cover the line.

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Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Rebounds -115 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has racked up Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight games on the road. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -115 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Celtics
Totals Over 230.5
Player Assists Jaylen Brown Over 4.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Celtics on the moneyline, Over 230.5 and Jaylen Brown (Celtics) to get Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 116 - 118 Celtics logo Celtics

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Celtics enjoying a 118-116 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

The betting odds about Boston Celtics winning is -106, with New York Knicks priced up at -110 to achieve victory. In the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 52% likely to claim a victory.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 230.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 230.5, it’s -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jaylen Brown. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there is -114 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 27.5
-118
Under 27.5
-114
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-112
Under 27.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 22.5
-118
Under 22.5
-114
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-112
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-127
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-133
Under 4.5
-100
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+114
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-130
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-108
Under 11.5
-122
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-114
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-104
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Celtics Sitting on Six Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Celtics have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 119.30 points scored and 113.10 points allowed.

The Knicks have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 116.10 points per contest while yielding 118.60.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 6-4 232.40 119.30 113.10 5 5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 3-7 234.70 116.10 118.60 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Mikal Bridges 19 35.1 306 83 16.1 4.4 2.2 4.5 1.3 2.1
Jalen Brunson 17 34.39 484 106 28.5 6.2 2.8 3.4 0.1 0.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 19 33.37 412 63 21.7 3.3 1.7 11.9 0.8 0.8

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 19 33.28 304 97 16.0 5.1 2.7 4.0 1.4 1.7
Jaylen Brown 20 33.09 567 96 28.4 4.8 2.1 6.2 0.4 1.2
Payton Pritchard 20 32.34 350 96 17.5 4.8 2.8 4.3 0.1 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Landry Shamet
Injured
OG Anunoby
Injured

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jayson Tatum
Injured

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
11 Payton Pritchard
27 Jordan Walsh
88 Neemias Queta
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
2 Miles McBride
3 Josh Hart
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

30 Nov NBA
Raptors 94-116 Knicks
28 Nov NBA
Bucks 109-118 Knicks
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
24 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-100 Nets
22 Nov NBA
Knicks 121-133 Magic
19 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-111 Mavericks
17 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-115 Heat
14 Nov NBA
Heat 132-140 Knicks
12 Nov NBA
Magic 124-107 Knicks
11 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 120-133 Knicks

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers
29 Nov NBA
Celtics 115-119 Timberwolves
26 Nov NBA
Pistons 114-117 Celtics
23 Nov NBA
Magic 129-138 Celtics
21 Nov NBA
Nets 113-105 Celtics
18 Nov NBA
Celtics 113-99 Nets
16 Nov NBA
Clippers 118-121 Celtics
12 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 95-131 Celtics
11 Nov NBA
Celtics 100-102 76ers
09 Nov NBA
Celtics 111-107 Magic

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • 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