NY Knicks (37-19) vs. Boston Celtics (40-16)
February 23, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -8; Over/Under: 232.5
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The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Knicks Pick.
The Knicks and Celtics meet for the third time this season. The Celtics have won and covered both games against the Knicks, which includes a 131-104 win earlier this month. It is the Celtics that have won six of the last seven games against the Knicks.
The New York Knicks will be eager to rebound from a 142-105 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. It was an embarrassing effort in a potential playoff series preview, and the Knicks haven’t lost back-to-back games since January 4-6. The Knicks follow up this game with meetings against the 76ers, Grizzlies, and Heat.
The Celtics are riding a four-game winning streak, which includes a 124-104 win over the 76ers on Thursday. The Celtics are still six games behind the Cavs for first place in the East, but this is some of the best and most consistent ball they’ve played this season. The Celtics play the Raptors, Pistons, and Cavs after this game.
Celtics vs Knicks Odds
The Celtics are 8.5 point favorites, with the ML being priced at -325. It is the favorite that has covered five of the last six games between the Knicks and Celtics.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 10 day games at TD Garden.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games at TD Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 day games against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Celtics have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a win.
- The Knicks have won each of their last six games following a loss.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Knicks’ last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Knicks’ last 11 games against the Celtics following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight day games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Celtics vs Knicks Injury Report
The Celtics will be without Xavier Tillman, while Neemias Queta is questionable with an illness.
The Knicks will be without Kevin McCullar Jr. and Mitchell Robinson. OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are questionable for the Knicks.
Celtics vs Knicks Prediction
Thick line and I’m not excited to lay big numbers with the Celtics, who are 24-31-1 ATS on the season. However, the Knicks have struggled in big games recently, which includes getting squashed by the Cavs and Celtics this month alone. The Knicks have failed to cover four of their last five games. It also doesn’t help to see Anunoby and Hart on the injury report.
While the Celtics have issues with these inflated lines and aren’t making bettors money, it’s tough to make a case for the Knicks given their injury situation and recent efforts in statement games against other East contenders. The Knicks are 0-6 SU this season against the top three teams in the NBA. Give me the Celtics and the chalk.
