Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Knicks Good Value vs Celtics

We’re expecting a spirited performance from the Knicks which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting the Celtics. They should be able to cover the +2.5 line where 1.89 can be found.

132-109 Victory for Celtics in Last Head-to-Head

Boston Celtics have won four straight road games. Most recently, they lost 127-120 at home to Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, with Payton Pritchard getting 21 and Jayson Tatum 17.

New York Knicks won their last game 121-115, making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Scotiabank Arena against Toronto Raptors. Jalen Brunson bagged 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Precious Achiuwa recorded 17 points.

These two teams last met at TD Garden, with the Celtics claiming the win. Beating the Knicks by a 132-109 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Celtics have won six.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W

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The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.2 points, 42.7 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.4 points and 44.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.7 points, while Jayson Tatum averages 6.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 3.1 (35.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Knicks have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.7 points, 42.8 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 10.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.9 points and 42.2 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.7 points and 7.3 assists, while Josh Hart has an average of 10.8 rebounds and Mikal Bridges 2.6 (43.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Luke Kornet, Al Horford.

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

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Celtics vs Knicks stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

The underdogs look a great play at +2.5 on the spread. New York Knicks could easily beat their opponents and the 1.89 about this NBA pick makes lots of appeal.

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Knicks +2.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Knicks +2.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jaylen Brown Over 5.5 Rebounds 1.93

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has finished with Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight road games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of 1.93 currently available.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

1.89

Under 21.5

1.83

Assists

Over 4.5

1.87

Under 4.5

1.87

Rebounds

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.89

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Josh Hart Over 14.5 Points 1.97

Josh Hart (Knicks) has totaled Over 14.5 points in 4 straight games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with 1.97 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest Josh Hart Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

1.97

Under 14.5

1.77

Assists

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

Rebounds

Over 9.5

1.95

Under 9.5

1.79

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 115 - 118 Knicks

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 118-115 win for the Knicks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at 1.61 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 62% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Knicks are trading at 2.38.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 233. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 233, there are odds of 1.94.

Those wanting to back the Celtics to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of 1.71 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Knicks, then odds of 2.10 can be found.

If you’re betting on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

1.61

Knicks

2.38

Point Spread

Celtics -3.5

1.94

Knicks +3.5

1.88

Total Points

Under 233

1.88

Over 233

1.94

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back 1.93 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.81.

Player Points

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 27.5

1.93

Under 27.5

1.81

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 26.5

1.91

Under 26.5

1.83

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 22.5

1.88

Under 22.5

1.85

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 21.5

1.89

Under 21.5

1.83

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 19.5

1.82

Under 19.5

1.92

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 17.5

1.92

Under 17.5

1.82

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 14.5

1.85

Under 14.5

1.88

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 14.5

1.97

Under 14.5

1.77

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 12.5

1.96

Under 12.5

1.78

Precious Achiuwa (Knicks)

Over 10.5

1.95

Under 10.5

1.79

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.91

Under 7.5

1.83

Player Assists

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 7.5

2.10

Under 7.5

1.68

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

1.63

Under 5.5

2.20

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.93

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.87

Under 4.5

1.87

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

2.30

Under 3.5

1.57

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.62

Under 3.5

2.20

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.75

Under 3.5

2.02

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 2.5

2.30

Under 2.5

1.59

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.61

Under 2.5

2.23

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 13.5

2.08

Under 13.5

1.70

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

1.95

Under 9.5

1.79

Precious Achiuwa (Knicks)

Over 8.5

2.00

Under 8.5

1.75

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.85

Under 7.5

1.88

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 7.5

2.10

Under 7.5

1.70

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.89

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.75

Under 4.5

2.00

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.97

Under 3.5

1.77

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

2.15

Under 3.5

1.65

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.73

Under 2.5

2.04

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.77

Under 2.5

2.00

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

5 Precious Achiuwa

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

40 Luke Kornet

42 Al Horford

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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