| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 54-25 | 51-28 |
| Spread | +3.5 -105 | -3.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 216.5 (-110) | Under 216.5 (-110) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Raptors and Hornets and play the Pelicans next. The Celtics have won 29 of their last 39 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.8 points and 7 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.6 points and 9.8 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hawks and Bulls and play the Raptors next. The Knicks have won 26 of their last 36 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.1 points and 3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three road games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 games following a home win.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four home games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Injury Report
Tyler Kolek is questionable for the Knicks.
Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown are questionable for the Celtics.
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Celtics don’t have anything to play for, as they’re locked into the second seed. The Celtics already have key players on the injury report and it wouldn’t be shocking to see many of them sit. The Knicks need wins to lock up the third seed. The Knicks are also 28-9 SU at home this season. The Knicks have won 6 of the last 9 games against the Celtics. It’s worth checking the injury report for this one, but I’m going to side with the Knicks because the Celtics won’t be taking this game seriously.