Celtics vs. Knicks Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

Boston Celtics (58-20) vs. New York Knicks (50-28)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Celtics: Coming off a dominant 124-90 victory against the Washington Wizards.

  • Knicks: Won 112-98 over the Phoenix Suns, extending their win streak to two.

Head-to-Head:

The Celtics have been dominant on the road, winning all of their last 5 games away from home, while the Knicks have had their struggles against Boston, losing 3 straight to them. However, New York is currently in a solid rhythm at home, winning 6 of their last 7 games at home.

Boston Celtics Breakdown:

Boston is on a hot streak, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games. Jayson Tatum continues to lead the Celtics in scoring, rebounding, and assists, and the Celtics have been outstanding offensively, averaging 118.7 points in their last 10 games. However, they are facing a tough matchup in New York, where they’ve struggled recently.

Key Players:

  • Jayson Tatum: 26.9 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 6.0 APG

  • Jaylen Brown: 22.6 PPG

New York Knicks Breakdown:

The Knicks have been strong lately, winning 5 of their last 6 games. They are averaging 113.0 points per game in their last 10 and have a solid balance of offense and defense. Jalen Brunson has been excellent, and the team has had no problem scoring, but they’ll need to step up defensively to match Boston’s firepower.

Key Players:

  • Jalen Brunson: 26.3 PPG, 7.4 APG

  • OG Anunoby: 32 points against Phoenix, contributing heavily to the Knicks' offense.

Betting Trends:

Boston Celtics:

  • 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.

  • The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Celtics’ last 5 in April.

New York Knicks:

  • 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.

  • The UNDER has cashed in each of the Knicks’ last 5 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

New York Knicks 113 – Boston Celtics 110

Our Best Bet:

New York Knicks -1.5

The Knicks have been strong against the spread at home, covering 6 of their last 7 home games, and are in good form, winning 5 of their last 6. With Boston’s recent struggles against New York and the Knicks’ ability to close out games, they should cover the spread in this matchup. Expect a close contest, but New York should secure the win at home.

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