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.

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 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks logo Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
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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.

Latest Mikal Bridges Player Prop Odds

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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 O214.5 U214.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 210.40 108.90 101.50 5 5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 4-6 224.80 110.90 113.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O214.5 = Games Over 214.5 Points
  • U214.5 = Games Under 214.5 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
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 47 34.53 1272 285 27.1 6.1 2.9 3.3 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 52 34.48 818 214 15.7 4.1 2.2 4.1 0.8 1.5
OG Anunoby 41 33 679 97 16.6 2.4 2.1 5.5 0.7 1.7

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Derrick White 50 34.34 868 277 17.4 5.5 2.9 4.5 1.4 1.2
Jaylen Brown 47 34.33 1385 221 29.5 4.7 2.1 7.0 0.4 1.0
Payton Pritchard 51 32.71 881 268 17.3 5.3 2.6 4.2 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

06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Knicks 132-101 Wizards
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-127 Knicks
28 Jan NBA
Knicks 119-92 Raptors
27 Jan NBA
Kings 87-103 Knicks
24 Jan NBA
Knicks 112-109 76ers
21 Jan NBA
Nets 66-120 Knicks
19 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-97 Knicks

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

06 Feb NBA
Heat 96-98 Celtics
04 Feb NBA
Celtics 114-93 Rockets
03 Feb NBA
Celtics 110-100 Mavericks
01 Feb NBA
Bucks 79-107 Celtics
30 Jan NBA
Kings 93-112 Celtics
28 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-106 Celtics
26 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 94-102 Celtics
24 Jan NBA
Celtics 111-114 Bulls
23 Jan NBA
Celtics 130-126 Nets
21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
Raptors 42 33 0.56 114.3 112.2 2.1 21-16 21-17 4-10 30-17 6-4 1L
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Bucks 30 45 0.4 110.6 116.6 -6 17-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Magic 40 35 0.533 115.3 115.1 0.2 24-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 58 0.227 112.5 123.9 -11.4 11-26 6-32 2-12 11-34 1-9 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Rockets 46 29 0.613 114.4 109.9 4.5 26-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Raptors 42 33 0.56 114.3 112.2 2.1 21-16 21-17 4-10 30-17 6-4 1L
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Magic 40 35 0.533 115.3 115.1 0.2 24-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1W
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 45 0.4 110.6 116.6 -6 17-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Wizards 17 58 0.227 112.5 123.9 -11.4 11-26 6-32 2-12 11-34 1-9 3L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Lakers 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Rockets 46 29 0.613 114.4 109.9 4.5 26-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 3W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Lakers 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Rockets 46 29 0.613 114.4 109.9 4.5 26-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Raptors 42 33 0.56 114.3 112.2 2.1 21-16 21-17 4-10 30-17 6-4 1L
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Magic 40 35 0.533 115.3 115.1 0.2 24-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Bucks 30 45 0.4 110.6 116.6 -6 17-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
Wizards 17 58 0.227 112.5 123.9 -11.4 11-26 6-32 2-12 11-34 1-9 3L
  • 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