Boston Celtics (40-16) vs New York Knicks (37-19)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -8.5 -- Over/Under: 231 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics collide at the TD Garden on Sunday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in pretty good form as they've won five of their last seven games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak halted by the Cavaliers in a 142-105 road defeat on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points with seven rebounds and four assists while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 14 points and five assists but no other player scored more than seven points. As a team, the Knicks shot 47 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Cavaliers from the start and were always fighting a losing battle after falling behind by 77-50 going into halftime. OG Anunoby was a late inclusion but finished with just five points on two of six shooting while Cameron Payne shot just one of seven for his five points off the bench.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in red-hot form as they've won eight of their last nine games and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after blowing past the 76ers in a 124-104 road win on Thursday. Payton Pritchard led the team with 28 points on 10 of 18 shooting off the bench, Jaylen Brown added 20 points with six assists, Kristaps Porzingis added 17 points while Jayson Tatum chipped in with a triple-double of 15 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 48 percent from the field and 24 of 54 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and poured in 72 points in the first half to lead by as many as 29 points before they rested their starters early.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have lost 13 of their last 15 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Celtics.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Knicks following a road win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Knicks have won 11 of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks' last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics' last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Knicks are still keeping eyes on Josh Hart and OG Anunoby who are both questionable, while the Celtics have ruled out Xavier Tillman and they have Neemias Queta listed as questionable. The Knicks were in great form before they got smashed by the Cavaliers in their last outing and they won't get much reprieve as they now have to take on the Celtics who have won eight of their last nine games. The line is hefty for this one which makes the Knicks tempting, but the Celtics have already blown out the Knicks twice this season and I think that trend continues here as the Celtics are just too tough at home.
Peter’s Pick Boston -8.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
