| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 33-19 | 34-18 |
| Spread | +3.5 -105 | -3.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +140 | -166 |
| Total | Over 214.5 (-118) | Under 214.5 (-102) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Sunday, February 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ABC | |
The New York Knicks pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. 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 on a tear as they were riding a season-high eight game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Pistons in a 118-80 loss on Friday. Mikal Bridges led the team with 19 points, Jalen Brunson scored just 12 points while Jordan Clarkson chipped in with 11 points off the bench but no other player scored more than six points.
As a team, the Knicks shot a miserly 35 percent from the field and eight of 33 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and scored just 42 points in the first half to trail by 21 points at halftime. Things didn’t get much better in the second half where they got outscored by 55-40 to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. Jalen Brunson just couldn’t get going all night as he shot just four of 20 from the field and zero of eight from the 3-point line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in great shape as they are looking to build on their current five-game win streak after outlasting the Heat in a 98-96 win on Friday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 29 points on 11 of 25 shooting, Payton Pritchard added 24 points off the bench while Derrick White chipped in with 21 points, five assists and four blocks.
As a team, the Celtics shot 42 percent from the field and 10 of 36 from the 3-point line as they really struggled to make their shots early on. They scored just 38 points in the first half to trail by as many as 22 points, but they regrouped and stormed back into the contest before they stole the lead and the game on a clutch 3-pointer from White with 1:31 left on the clock.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 day games at TD Garden following a home win.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games at TD Garden following a loss.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 day games against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three day games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at TD Garden against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine road games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Derrick White is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (1.4) and free-throw percentage (89.9%) this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (29.5) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (27.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.6).
- The Celtics have made the playoffs in 11 consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.4).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (37.8%).
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Knicks have ruled out Miles McBride, and they are keeping an eye on Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who are all questionable, while the Celtics are still missing Jayson Tatum, with Sam Hauser listed as questionable. The Knicks were on fire before they ran into the Pistons in a tough loss on Friday, but the Celtics are also coming into this contest with plenty of winning momentum.
They would’ve taken so much confidence from their massive comeback win in their last outing. These teams have already met twice this season, with each team winning at home, and I think that trend continues here with the Celtics earning a narrow win and cover at home.