New York Knicks (50-28) vs Boston Celtics (58-20)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks +1 -- Over/Under: 221.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Boston Celtics and NY Knicks meet on Tuesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs NY Knicks Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Suns and Wizards, and they play the Magic and Hornets next. The Celtics have won 22 of their last 26 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 116.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.2 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Derrick White is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hawks and Suns, and they play the Pistons, Cavs, and Nets next. The Knicks have won seven of their last nine games and are still in the third seed in the East.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 11 of their last 12 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the Knicks' last five games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have lost 18 of their last 19 games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Knicks' last nine games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.1).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (29.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (17.9).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (48.3).
Boston Celtics vs NY Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti.
The Celtics will be without Al Horford. Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown are questionable.
Boston Celtics vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Celtics have won seven of the last eight games against the Knicks and are the better team overall, so it’s not shocking to see them favored. However, the Celtics have a lot of players on their injury report, and it’s hard to back them not knowing the status of Tatum and Brown. The Knicks got Brunson back, and they’re at home, where they’re 27-12 SU in the season. This feels like a game the Knicks need to get their confidence up going into the playoffs. The Knicks have some demons to get over. Throw in the Celtics injury report, and I’ll grab the bucket with the home team.
Randy’s Pick NY Knicks +1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
