Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 9

Knicks vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video and MSG

The New York Knicks (51-28) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Boston Celtics (54-25) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as 5-point favorites. The Celtics have won four games in a row. The over/under is set at 216.5 for the matchup.

Knicks vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (56.4%)

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread in a game 39 times this season (39-39-1).
• Against the spread, the Celtics are 47-31-1 this year.
• This season, 36 of the Knicks' games have gone over the point total.
• The Celtics have hit the over 35.4% of the time this season (28 of 79 games with a set point total).
• New York has done a better job covering the spread in home games (24-13-0) than it has in road tilts (15-26-1).
• The Knicks have exceeded the total more often at home, hitting the over in 18 of 37 home matchups (48.6%). On the road, they have hit the over in 18 of 42 games (42.9%).
• This season, Boston is 21-18-0 at home against the spread (.538 winning percentage). Away, it is 26-13-1 ATS (.650).
• Looking at the over/under, Celtics games have finished over 14 of 39 times at home (35.9%), and 14 of 40 on the road (35%).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 26 points, 3.4 boards and 6.8 assists, shooting 46.4% from the floor and 37% from downtown, with 2.7 made treys per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3 assists per contest, shooting 49.9% from the floor and 37% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made treys.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 14.7 points, 3.9 boards and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.9 made 3-pointers.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 17 points, 5.3 boards and 2.2 assists.
• Josh Hart averages 11.9 points, 7.5 boards and 4.9 assists, shooting 50.6% from the field and 40.6% from downtown, with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 28.8 points, 7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest. He is also draining 47.6% of his shots from the field and 34.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 triples.
• The Celtics receive 16.7 points per game from Derrick White, plus 4.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
• Per game, Payton Pritchard gives the Celtics 16.9 points, 4 boards and 5.1 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Celtics are getting 15.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game from Nikola Vucevic.
• Neemias Queta's numbers on the season are 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 65.1% of his shots from the floor (third in NBA).

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