Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 14

Celtics vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
• Coverage: TNT, truTV, and MAX

The Boston Celtics are 4.5-point favorites in a decisive Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX. The Knicks lead the series 3-1. The matchup has a point total of 208.

Celtics vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Celtics vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Celtics win (65.5%)

Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Celtics have put together a 39-42-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Knicks are 40-41-1 against the spread this season.
• Celtics games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 37 times this season.
• Knicks games this season have hit the over 43 times in 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• In home games, Boston has a worse record against the spread (18-23-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (21-19-1).
• The Celtics have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (51.2%) than road tilts (39%).
• Against the spread, New York has performed better at home (21-19-1) than on the road (19-22-0).
• In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Knicks' games have finished above the over/under at home (56.1%, 23 of 41) than away (48.8%, 20 of 41).

Celtics Leaders

• Derrick White is averaging 16.4 points, 4.5 boards and 4.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Jaylen Brown averages 22.2 points, 5.8 boards and 4.5 assists.
• Payton Pritchard averages 14.3 points, 3.8 boards and 3.5 assists, shooting 47.2% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.2 made treys per game (10th in NBA).
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 boards and 3.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Kristaps Porzingis' numbers on the season are 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 41.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.5 made 3-pointers.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He is also draining 52.6% of his shots from the field and 42% from 3-point range, with an average of 2 triples.
• The Knicks receive 13.6 points per game from Josh Hart, plus 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 26 points, 2.9 boards and 7.3 assists per contest. He is draining 48.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.3 triples.
• The Knicks receive 17.6 points per game from Mikal Bridges, plus 3.2 boards and 3.7 assists.
• Per game, OG Anunoby provides the Knicks 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists, plus 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.9 blocks.

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