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

Celtics to Give Knicks a Tough Test

No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21, 33-8 Away) face No. 3 New York Knicks (51-31, 27-14 at Home) in game 6 of this NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks lead the series 3-2.

The best wager could involve backing the Celtics against the spread. There’s an attractive +2.5 available at 1.91 that they cover the line against the Knicks and that has to be our prediction.

Celtics Won 127-102 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Boston Celtics and New York Knicks clashed two nights ago, with the Celtics coming away with a 127-102 victory at TD Garden.

Derrick White had 34 points for the Celtics, Jaylen Brown registered 26 points and 12 assists, while Payton Pritchard scored 17 points. For the Knicks, Josh Hart finished with 24 points, while Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns got 22 and 19.

The Celtics have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

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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The Celtics have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.2 points, 43.8 rebounds, 20.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 98.3 points and 42.0 rebounds per contest.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 22.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists, while Derrick White averages 3.8 (39.6%) 3-pointers made.

The Knicks have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 104.0 points, 42.5 rebounds, 18.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 72.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.9 points, 7.8 assists and 2.8 (35.9%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.3 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Luke Kornet, Al Horford.

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

Expert NBA Analysis

Injuries are taken into account by the basketball handicappers at jeetwin88.com. Our NBA forecasts are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before picks are made.

Key Celtics vs Knicks stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Boston Celtics to keep close to the favorites in this NBA game. We think that the betting line of +2.5 can be covered and you can secure 1.91.

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Celtics +2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Celtics +2.5 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 Assists 1.77

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has racked up Over 6.5 assists in 5 straight home games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of 1.77.

Latest Jalen Brunson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 30.5

1.94

Under 30.5

1.79

Assists

Over 6.5

1.66

Under 6.5

2.14

Rebounds

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

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Jaylen Brown Under 6.5 Assists 1.75

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has recorded Under 6.5 assists in 9 of the past 10 games. It therefore stands to reason that he might fall short when it comes to Player Assists and this pick is priced at 1.75.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

1.83

Under 25.5

1.89

Assists

Over 5.5

1.63

Under 5.5

2.18

Rebounds

Over 7.5

2.04

Under 7.5

1.72

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 103 - 100 Knicks

For a fun wager, consider backing the Celtics to claim a 103-100 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Knicks Victory

New York Knicks are 1.66 favorites and that means a 60% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Boston Celtics are least likely to win at 2.28.

3 is where the spread lies, with total points being 211.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those expecting a low total can back Under 211.5 at 1.89.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every event on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

2.28

Knicks

1.66

Point Spread

Celtics +3

1.89

Knicks -3

1.93

Total Points

Under 211.5

1.89

Over 211.5

1.93

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back 1.94 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.79.

Player Points

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 30.5

1.94

Under 30.5

1.79

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 25.5

1.83

Under 25.5

1.89

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 20.5

1.82

Under 20.5

1.92

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 20.5

1.83

Under 20.5

1.91

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 15.5

1.89

Under 15.5

1.83

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 15.5

1.96

Under 15.5

1.78

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 14.5

1.82

Under 14.5

1.92

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 12.5

1.83

Under 12.5

1.89

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 11.5

1.77

Under 11.5

1.97

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.85

Luke Kornet (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.79

Under 7.5

1.95

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.88

Player Assists

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

1.66

Under 6.5

2.14

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

1.63

Under 5.5

2.18

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.62

Under 4.5

2.20

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 4.5

1.76

Under 4.5

1.97

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.62

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.66

Under 3.5

2.14

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

2.16

Under 2.5

1.65

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 1.5

1.91

Under 1.5

1.83

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 1.5

1.80

Under 1.5

1.93

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 11.5

1.81

Under 11.5

1.93

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 8.5

1.71

Under 8.5

2.06

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 7.5

2.04

Under 7.5

1.72

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

1.91

Under 7.5

1.83

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 7.5

1.95

Under 7.5

1.80

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 5.5

2.15

Under 5.5

1.65

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.65

Under 4.5

2.15

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 4.5

2.14

Under 4.5

1.66

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

1.81

Under 4.5

1.93

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 3.5

1.65

Under 3.5

2.15

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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

4 Jrue Holiday

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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