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New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Game 2 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (May 7)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Knicks vs. Celtics Game 2 Vegas odds favor Boston at -500.
- New York Knicks won Game 1 108-105 OT, after erasing a 20-point deficit.
- The TOTAL for this event is 210.5 points.
Knicks stole Game 1 after big battle and a miraculous return. Jalen Brunson and the boys were down 20 points at one moment, yet surged back to take down the favored Celtics.
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How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, May 7, 7 pm ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: TNT
Knicks vs. Celtics Game 2 Vegas Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | +360 | +9.5 | 210.5 |
| Celtics | -500 | -9.5 | 210.5 |
Game Preview
Mikal Bridges’ steal sealed the deal in Boston, with the Knicks winning Game 1 of the Easter semis, 108-105. We could say that the NYK won due to the Celtics’ poor three-point shooting, yet it really wasn’t all like that.
Brunson and OG Anynoby had 29 points each, with the latter hitting six threes. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 points and grabbed 13 boards, while Josh Hart had 14 points too, only 11 boards. Bridges ended the night with 8 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. He had 3 steals as well.
The Celtics eat one hard kick in the teeth. Maybe this is what Mazzulla’s team needed to pull itself together and regroup. They relied upon three-point shooting way too much, hitting 15 but missing 45 shots behind the arc. Jaylen Brown was 1-for-10, and Tatum was 4-for-15.
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Both had 23 points, with Tatum adding 16 boards and 6 assists, while Brown had 7 boards and 5 assists. Derrick White posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards.
Knicks vs. Celtics Head to Head
The Knicks ‘ Game 1 win was their first after four straight losses in the regular season.
Knicks vs. Celtics Game 2 Predictions and Picks
The Celtics will win Game 2; we are sure about it. The reason for our certainty is the fact that they played terribly in Game 1 and still could win, while on the other hand, the Knicks were at 100% of their abilities. Also, the Over/Under line is way too high, in our opinion, so we pick under as well to make a combo and boost the Vegas odds.
- Free NBA picks: Celtics and under 210.5 points
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