NY Knicks (13-6) vs. Boston Celtics (11-9)
December 2, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics +1.5; Over/Under: 230.5
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The NY Knicks and Boston Celtics meet Tuesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Knicks Prediction Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bucks and Raptors, and they play the Hornets next. The Knicks have won 11 of their last 14 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.6 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Cavs, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Wizards next. The Celtics have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 16.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Knicks’ last eight games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Knicks’ last eight games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have won eight of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (30.8) this season.
- Payton Pritchard is one of only 13 players in the league to have made 8+ threes in a game this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Miles McBride has recorded six games with 3+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Mikal Bridges has recorded five games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.3).
Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
The Knicks will be without OG Anunoby and Landry Shamet.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are the better team and have won 5 of the last 7 games against the Celtics. The problem is the Knicks are 3-5 SU on the road. The Celtics are also playing their best ball of the season right now, which includes wins in 6 of their last 8 games. The Celtics have covered 4 straight games. You know the Garden is going to be packed for this rivalry, and the home team has won the last 4 games. In a pick em spot, I’ll lean toward the Celtics at home given the recent improved play from the leprechauns and the Knicks struggles on the road.
