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

Celtics ATS Look the Value Bet

No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21, 33-8 Away) face No. 3 New York Knicks (51-31, 27-14 at Home) in game 4 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks lead the series 2-1.

We’re confident of backing the Celtics to cover the -6.5 spread when they play the Knicks. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at 1.91.

7 Celtics Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Boston Celtics and New York Knicks went head-to-head two days ago, with the Celtics coming away with a 115-93 victory at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Pritchard totalled 23 points for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum scored 22 and Jaylen Brown 19. Jalen Brunson totaled 27 points for the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 21 points and 15 rebounds, with Mikal Bridges scoring 12 points.

In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Celtics have won seven.

NBA Reg. Season	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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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 106.5 points, 46.4 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 82.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 94.0 points and 43.6 rebounds per contest.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 19.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists, while Derrick White averages 2.8 (35.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 105.3 points, 41.8 rebounds, 20.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 105.5 points and 45.7 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points, 6.8 assists and 2.5 (35.2%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 10.5 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Al Horford.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, 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 -6.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

Our best pick is to snap up the 1.91 that Boston Celtics are able to cover the spread. They are -6.5 for this NBA matchup and the margin of victory for the favorites could be a good deal more significant.

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Celtics -6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Celtics -6.5 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jayson Tatum Over 26.5 Points 1.87

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has totaled an average of 31.75 points in the past 4 games on the road. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at 1.87 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Jayson Tatum Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 26.5

1.87

Under 26.5

1.87

Assists

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.92

Rebounds

Over 10.5

2.05

Under 10.5

1.72

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Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 Assists 1.97

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has racked up Over 6.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at 1.97 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Jalen Brunson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 28.5

1.94

Under 28.5

1.80

Assists

Over 6.5

1.97

Under 6.5

1.77

Rebounds

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.63

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 107 - 98 Knicks

The Celtics are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 107-98 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

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 above betting predictions.

Celtics Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Boston Celtics are 1.42 favorites and that means a 70% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. New York Knicks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at 2.98.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 207.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 207.5 can get 1.93.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

1.42

Knicks

2.98

Point Spread

Celtics -5.5

1.88

Knicks +5.5

1.94

Total Points

Under 207.5

1.93

Over 207.5

1.89

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get Most Points

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back 1.94 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.80.

Player Points

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 28.5

1.94

Under 28.5

1.80

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 26.5

1.87

Under 26.5

1.87

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 22.5

1.93

Under 22.5

1.82

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 19.5

1.94

Under 19.5

1.80

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

1.93

Under 16.5

1.81

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 15.5

1.94

Under 15.5

1.80

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 14.5

1.92

Under 14.5

1.82

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 12.5

1.94

Under 12.5

1.79

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.85

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 9.5

1.91

Under 9.5

1.83

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 8.5

1.92

Under 8.5

1.82

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.75

Under 7.5

2.00

Miles McBride (Knicks)

Over 4.5

1.72

Under 4.5

2.04

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.89

Player Assists

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

1.97

Under 6.5

1.77

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.92

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 4.5

1.68

Under 4.5

2.12

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.96

Under 3.5

1.78

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.60

Under 3.5

2.25

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.96

Under 3.5

1.78

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

1.63

Under 2.5

2.18

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 1.5

1.75

Under 1.5

2.03

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 1.5

1.99

Under 1.5

1.78

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 1.5

1.54

Under 1.5

2.40

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 1.5

1.50

Under 1.5

2.45

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 0.5

1.50

Under 0.5

2.50

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 12.5

2.00

Under 12.5

1.75

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 10.5

2.05

Under 10.5

1.72

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

2.08

Under 9.5

1.70

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

2.02

Under 6.5

1.74

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 6.5

1.72

Under 6.5

2.07

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

2.12

Under 6.5

1.69

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

2.18

Under 5.5

1.63

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

1.64

Under 4.5

2.17

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 4.5

1.94

Under 4.5

1.80

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

2.18

Under 4.5

1.65

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 4.5

2.15

Under 4.5

1.67

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.63

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

1.68

Under 2.5

2.13

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

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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