Expert prediction
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 8)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Apr 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Celtics vs. Knicks rivalry is one of the biggest in the NBA.
- Boston Celtics are 3-0 this year against the Knicks.
- Knicks are 27-12 at home this year.
The Atlantic division rivalry between the Celtics and the Knicks goes back a long way. We will see another chapter at the legendary Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Knicks | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Celtics won 11 of the past 12 games overall, with the latest being against the Wizards, 124-90. They appeared without Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis who were resting, getting prepared for the more important challenges.
Six of the Cs’ players had a double-digit number of points. The most efficient was Payton Pritchard, who had 20 off the bench. The Celtics made 24 threes in 52 attempts.
Celtics | Remaining Games
— Celtics Repeat SZN (@sadstevekerr) April 7, 2025
TUES @ Knicks
WED @ Magic
FRI vs. Hornets
SUN vs. Hornets pic.twitter.com/WC4os5fNSL
Knicks are also in solid shape triumphing in 5 of the latest 6 contests. We saw them routinely beat the Phoenix Suns this Sunday night, 112-98, with Jalen Brunson returning to action. The electric point guard had 15 points in 34 minutes, looking well.
OG Anynoby scored 32 buckets, while Mikal Bridges added 22. Karl-Anthony Towns ended the night with 19 and 13 boards.
Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends
- Boston is 11-1 STRAIGHT UP in the previous 12 events.
- They have 8 consecutive ROAD wins.
- Knicks are 5-1 STRAIGHT UP in the previous 6 NBA games.
- The TOTAL went UNDER in the last 5 games the Knicks played.
Celtics vs. Knicks Head to Head
Overall, the Celtics have won 7 of the previous 8 games against the Knicks. They are 3-0 in H2H games this year. It was 132-109 and 118-105 in Boston and 131-104 in New York.
Celtics vs. Knicks Predictions
The Celtics have been rather confident against the Knicks this year. Though, this game will see the Knicks in a better mood than before, which is why we pick them to defend a 4.5 spread. This is an alternative spread, and we are using it.
- Free NBA picks: Knicks +4.5
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