New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Celtics

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

The Knicks are more than capable of staying close to the Celtics so there’s a strong case for betting the underdogs against the spread here. Take the -110 for the +3.5 that is available.

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New York Knicks were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons claimed a 118-80 win. Mikal Bridges led the way with 19 points, while Jalen Brunson added 12 and Jordan Clarkson chipped in 11.

Boston Celtics last game was a 98-96 home win. This victory over Miami Heat at TD Garden was their fifth successive victory. Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, with Payton Pritchard adding 24 and Derrick White 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 123-117 in favor of the Celtics when they last played the Knicks, with the matchup taking place at TD Garden. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L

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The Knicks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.6 points, 48.2 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 101.1 points and 41.0 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 12.5 rebounds and Landry Shamet 2.9 (47.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.9 points, 47.5 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 101.6 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.3 points, Neemias Queta 8.2 rebounds and Derrick White 5.7 assists, while Payton Pritchard has an average of 3.0 (44.8%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Our New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Knicks should give a good account of themselves in this NBA showdown and the pick is to back the underdogs on the spread. The +3.5 looks attractive and -110 is available.

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Key Knicks vs Celtics stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games against Knicks.

Knicks +3.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 104 - 103 Celtics

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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.

Boston Celtics have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -156 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back New York Knicks, you will find +132 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 214.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 214.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Knicks

+132

Celtics

-156

Point Spread

Knicks +3.5

-110

Celtics -3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 214.5

-110

Over 214.5

-110

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -111 for him to go Under.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 28.5

-115

Under 28.5

-111

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-112

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 17.5

-123

Under 17.5

-103

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-118

Under 17.5

-108

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-111

Under 17.5

-115

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-118

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-123

Under 14.5

-103

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 10.5

-128

Under 10.5

+101

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-120

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-104

Baylor Scheierman (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-102

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+114

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-123

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-132

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-145

Under 4.5

+110

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-105

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-109

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 2.5

+136

Under 2.5

-179

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 11.5

+102

Under 11.5

-135

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 7.5

+101

Under 7.5

-133

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-116

Under 7.5

-114

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-135

Under 6.5

+102

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 5.5

+119

Under 5.5

-159

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-108

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

+103

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+124

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+108

Baylor Scheierman (Celtics)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

The Celtics have posted three consecutive wins at TD Garden. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 108.90 points scored and 101.50 points allowed.

The Knicks own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 110.90 points per contest and giving up 113.90.

The last time the Celtics faced the Knicks at TD Garden, they won 123-117. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have claimed seven wins compared to the Knicks who have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O214.5	U214.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	210.40	108.90	101.50	5	5
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

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

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 214.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 224.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 214.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 214.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.60 pts and allowed 101.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.90 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 212.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 210.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 214.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 214.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.90 pts and allowed 101.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.90 pts and allowed 101.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.10 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.2, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 35.50
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.90 (76.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 3.70
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.30 (76.4%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.5, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.50 (77.16%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.1, Offensive 14.20, Defensive 34.90
• Assists: 22.30
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 16.30

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	29	22	0.569	116.8	115.4	1.4	15-13	14-9	8-5	19-17	6-4	1L
Nets	14	37	0.275	107.3	114.9	-7.6	7-18	7-19	3-9	10-21	2-8	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	31	21	0.596	119.4	115.7	3.7	17-11	14-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	2W
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	26	24	0.52	115	115.5	-0.5	16-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	1W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	27	0.491	117.5	118.3	-0.8	10-14	16-13	5-3	13-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	24	28	0.462	115.8	113.9	1.9	11-13	13-15	6-4	14-19	9-1	8W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	12	0.769	120.2	107.9	12.3	22-5	18-7	8-3	30-9	5-5	2L
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	24	28	0.462	115.6	118.1	-2.5	14-13	10-15	4-4	19-15	4-6	1W
Jazz	16	36	0.308	118.3	126.8	-8.5	10-17	6-19	1-8	9-24	2-8	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	31	19	0.62	116.4	116.2	0.2	13-8	18-11	4-6	20-12	7-3	2W
Suns	31	21	0.596	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-8	14-13	8-6	21-15	6-4	1L
Warriors	28	24	0.538	115.9	113.6	2.3	17-9	11-15	6-3	18-14	5-5	1W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Kings	12	41	0.226	110.5	120.4	-9.9	9-18	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	11L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	35	16	0.686	117.2	112	5.2	18-6	17-10	9-3	21-13	7-3	3W
Rockets	31	19	0.62	115.2	110.1	5.1	17-6	14-13	6-5	18-15	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	20	30	0.4	115.3	117.4	-2.1	11-15	9-15	5-6	16-18	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	32	0.373	114	116.8	-2.8	14-16	5-16	3-8	11-22	4-6	6L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	31	21	0.596	119.4	115.7	3.7	17-11	14-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	2W
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	29	22	0.569	116.8	115.4	1.4	15-13	14-9	8-5	19-17	6-4	1L
Magic	26	24	0.52	115	115.5	-0.5	16-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	1W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	27	0.491	117.5	118.3	-0.8	10-14	16-13	5-3	13-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	24	28	0.462	115.8	113.9	1.9	11-13	13-15	6-4	14-19	9-1	8W
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Nets	14	37	0.275	107.3	114.9	-7.6	7-18	7-19	3-9	10-21	2-8	1W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	12	0.769	120.2	107.9	12.3	22-5	18-7	8-3	30-9	5-5	2L
Spurs	35	16	0.686	117.2	112	5.2	18-6	17-10	9-3	21-13	7-3	3W
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Rockets	31	19	0.62	115.2	110.1	5.1	17-6	14-13	6-5	18-15	6-4	1W
Lakers	31	19	0.62	116.4	116.2	0.2	13-8	18-11	4-6	20-12	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Suns	31	21	0.596	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-8	14-13	8-6	21-15	6-4	1L
Warriors	28	24	0.538	115.9	113.6	2.3	17-9	11-15	6-3	18-14	5-5	1W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	24	28	0.462	115.6	118.1	-2.5	14-13	10-15	4-4	19-15	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	20	30	0.4	115.3	117.4	-2.1	11-15	9-15	5-6	16-18	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	32	0.373	114	116.8	-2.8	14-16	5-16	3-8	11-22	4-6	6L
Jazz	16	36	0.308	118.3	126.8	-8.5	10-17	6-19	1-8	9-24	2-8	1L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W
Kings	12	41	0.226	110.5	120.4	-9.9	9-18	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	11L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	40	12	0.769	120.2	107.9	12.3	22-5	18-7	8-3	30-9	5-5	2L
Pistons	38	13	0.745	117.5	109.7	7.8	22-6	16-7	8-3	24-7	7-3	1W
Spurs	35	16	0.686	117.2	112	5.2	18-6	17-10	9-3	21-13	7-3	3W
Celtics	34	18	0.654	115.6	108.4	7.2	17-8	17-10	7-4	23-12	8-2	5W
Nuggets	33	19	0.635	120.1	116.2	3.9	14-10	19-9	4-2	19-9	4-6	3L
Knicks	33	19	0.635	117.5	112.3	5.2	21-6	12-13	8-3	22-12	8-2	1L
Rockets	31	19	0.62	115.2	110.1	5.1	17-6	14-13	6-5	18-15	6-4	1W
Lakers	31	19	0.62	116.4	116.2	0.2	13-8	18-11	4-6	20-12	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	32	21	0.604	119.5	114.8	4.7	17-9	15-12	5-5	18-16	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	31	21	0.596	119.4	115.7	3.7	17-11	14-10	7-3	19-13	8-2	2W
Suns	31	21	0.596	113.8	111.4	2.4	17-8	14-13	8-6	21-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	31	22	0.585	114	112.4	1.6	15-12	16-10	4-9	23-14	6-4	1W
76ers	29	22	0.569	116.8	115.4	1.4	15-13	14-9	8-5	19-17	6-4	1L
Warriors	28	24	0.538	115.9	113.6	2.3	17-9	11-15	6-3	18-14	5-5	1W
Magic	26	24	0.52	115	115.5	-0.5	16-9	10-15	6-5	18-17	4-6	1W
Heat	27	26	0.509	119.5	117.6	1.9	16-10	11-16	3-5	14-16	5-5	2L
Hawks	26	27	0.491	117.5	118.3	-0.8	10-14	16-13	5-3	13-18	6-4	2W
Clippers	24	27	0.471	112.3	113.1	-0.8	13-11	11-16	7-4	14-15	6-4	1W
Hornets	24	28	0.462	115.8	113.9	1.9	11-13	13-15	6-4	14-19	9-1	8W
Bulls	24	28	0.462	117	120.2	-3.2	15-11	9-17	3-9	16-20	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	24	28	0.462	115.6	118.1	-2.5	14-13	10-15	4-4	19-15	4-6	1W
Bucks	21	29	0.42	112	115.7	-3.7	12-12	9-17	7-4	16-17	4-6	3W
Grizzlies	20	30	0.4	115.3	117.4	-2.1	11-15	9-15	5-6	16-18	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	32	0.373	114	116.8	-2.8	14-16	5-16	3-8	11-22	4-6	6L
Jazz	16	36	0.308	118.3	126.8	-8.5	10-17	6-19	1-8	9-24	2-8	1L
Nets	14	37	0.275	107.3	114.9	-7.6	7-18	7-19	3-9	10-21	2-8	1W
Wizards	14	37	0.275	112.3	122.7	-10.4	9-17	5-20	2-5	9-21	4-6	1L
Pelicans	14	40	0.259	114.6	120.9	-6.3	8-19	6-21	6-7	8-26	4-6	1W
Pacers	13	39	0.25	110.7	118.4	-7.7	10-18	3-21	3-9	9-25	3-7	3L
Kings	12	41	0.226	110.5	120.4	-9.9	9-18	3-23	2-8	8-27	0-10	11L

• 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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