Knicks vs. Celtics Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 10

Knicks vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: ABC

The New York Knicks take a 0-2 series record into Game 3 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are favored by 6 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET. The matchup has a point total of 208.5.

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 (53%)

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread 39 times in 82 games with a set spread.
• In the Knicks' 82 games this season, they have 40 wins against the spread.
• This season, 37 of the Celtics' games have gone over the point total.
• Knicks games this season have hit the over on 43 of 82 set point totals (52.4%).
• Boston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road 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.
• In home games, the Celtics exceed the total 51.2% of the time (21 of 41 games). They've hit the over in 39% of away games (16 of 41 contests).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread at home is .512 (21-19-1). On the road, it is .463 (19-22-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Knicks games have gone over more frequently at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than on the road (20 of 41, 48.8%).

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

Knicks Leaders

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

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