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 New York Knicks are heavy 10-point underdogs heading into Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the series. The matchup has an over/under of 210.5 points.

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 have covered the spread 39 times over 82 games with a set spread.
• The Knicks are 40-41-1 against the spread this year.
• Celtics games have gone over the total 37 times this season.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 43 of 82 set point totals (52.4%).
• Boston has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (21-19-1) than it has in home games (18-23-0).
• When it comes to over/unders, the Celtics hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 21 times in 41 opportunities this season (51.2%). In away games, they have hit the over 16 times in 41 opportunities (39%).
• New York has performed better against the spread at home (21-19-1) than away (19-22-0) this season.
• 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

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6 assists, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 34.3% from downtown, with 3.5 made treys per contest (fourth in NBA).
• Derrick White averages 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting 44.2% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 made 3-pointers per contest (fourth in league).
• Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 4.5 assists and 5.8 boards.
• Payton Pritchard is averaging 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Jrue Holiday's numbers on the season are 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 35.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.7 made 3-pointers.

Knicks Leaders

• Per game, Karl-Anthony Towns gives the Knicks 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.7 blocks.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 13.6 points, 9.6 boards and 5.9 assists per game. He is draining 52.5% of his shots from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 treys.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 48.8% of his shots from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.3 treys.
• The Knicks are receiving 17.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.7 assists per game from Mikal Bridges.
• The Knicks receive 18 points per game from OG Anunoby, plus 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

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