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New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb 23)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Feb 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Knicks vs. Celtics preview covers the clash between the third and second seed in the East.
- The total has gone in seven of the last 8 games the Knicks played.
- Boston Celtics are 8-1 in the previous nine contests.
The Knicks lost to the Cavaliers this Friday night and face another very tough challenge. They will face the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, at the TD Garden.
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How to Watch
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- When: Sunday, February 23, 1 pm ET
- How to Watch: ABC/ESPN+
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | +300 | +8.5 | 231.5 |
| Celtics | -400 | -8.5 | 231.5 |
Knicks vs. Celtics Preview
The Knicks felt Cleveland’s rage on Friday night, with the Cavs sweeping the rivals from the Big Apple, 142-105. Ok, the Knicks have played an exhausting game against the Bulls 24 hours earlier, but still, this was a big loss.
Tom Thibodeau and his team play efficient basketball. Seven of their last eight games have seen an OVER in total points. Jalen Brunson is the NBA’s No. 8 scorer with 26 points.
"The Knicks cannot beat the Celtics and the Cavs. Somebody's gotta say it!"
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) February 22, 2025
-Stephen A. Smith
WITH CAVS UP BY 27 AT THE HALF 😂
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Boston Celtics have eight wins in the last nine games. They are six games behind the Cavaliers, but are motivated for this event to secure the second seed in the East.
Their last victims were the Philadelphia 76ers in the City of Brotherly Love, 124-101. Payton Pritchard scored eight threes and had 28 points. Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 11 boards, and 10 assists for a triple-double.
Knicks vs. Celtics Head to Head
In both games this year, the Cs were ruthless against the Knicks, winning 132-109 at home and 131-104 in Madison.
Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction
The odds are clear here, with the Cs being favorites. We, too, believe that the home team will steamroll the Knicks and post another big victory by at least eight points.
- Free NBA picks today: Celtics -7.5
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