Celtics vs. Knicks Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 7

Celtics vs. Knicks Game Info

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

The Boston Celtics are massive 10.5-point favorites for Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX. The Knicks lead the series 1-0. The point total is set at 211.5 for the matchup.

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 (65.6%)

Celtics vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 39-42-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Knicks' 82 games this season, they have 40 wins against the spread.
• Celtics games have gone over the total 37 times this season.
• The Knicks have gone over the point total 52.4% of the time this season (43 of 82 games with a set point total).
• Boston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 18 times in 41 games when playing at home, and it has covered 21 times in 41 games on the road.
• The Celtics have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (51.2%) than road games (39%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, New York has a better winning percentage at home (.512, 21-19-1 record) than on the road (.463, 19-22-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Knicks games have gone over 23 of 41 times at home (56.1%), and 20 of 41 on the road (48.8%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum's numbers on the season are 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists per contest, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 made treys (fourth in league).
• 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 is averaging 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Payton Pritchard averages 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.2 made 3-pointers per contest (10th in NBA).
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 11.1 points, 3.9 assists and 4.3 boards.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.4 points for the Knicks, plus 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. He is draining 52.5% of his shots from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 triples.
• The Knicks get 26 points per game from Jalen Brunson, plus 2.9 boards and 7.3 assists.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.7 assists. He is sinking 50% of his shots from the floor and 35.4% from 3-point range, with 2 treys per game.
• The Knicks are receiving 18 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game from OG Anunoby.

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