Knicks vs. Celtics Eastern Semifinals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for May 12

Knicks vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: ESPN

The New York Knicks are 6.5-point underdogs heading into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on Monday, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Knicks have a 2-1 lead in the series. The matchup has an over/under of 209.

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 (52.6%)

Knicks vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 39-42-1 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Knicks are 40-41-1 this season.
• Games involving the Celtics have hit the over 37 times this season.
• Knicks games this season have hit the over 43 times in 82 opportunities (52.4%).
• Against the spread, Boston has performed worse when playing at home, covering 18 times in 41 home games, and 21 times in 41 road games.
• The Celtics have gone over the over/under more often when playing at home, hitting the over in 21 of 41 home matchups (51.2%). In away games, they have hit the over in 16 of 41 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).
• Looking at the over/under, Knicks games have finished over more frequently at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than on the road (20 of 41, 48.8%).

Celtics Leaders

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

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He is also draining 52.6% of his shots from the field and 42% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per game.
• Per game, Josh Hart provides the Knicks 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.4 blocks.
• Per game, Jalen Brunson provides the Knicks 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Knicks receive 17.6 points per game from Mikal Bridges, plus 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
• The Knicks get 18 points per game from OG Anunoby, plus 4.8 boards and 2.2 assists.

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