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Boston Celtics
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New York Knicks

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Picks & Predictions

Model updated Aug 11, 7:03AM UTC

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NBA
Madison Square Garden, New York
Indoor
Fri 16 May 2025, 8:00PM
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Game markets graded
4
Props graded
Answer
The model’s one call for this game: New York Knicks -2.5 (Spread)
The model graded 7 markets for Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks (NBA) and this is the one it backs hardest — GOOD confidence. A $100 bet returns about $187 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. For the numbers: model win probability 68.8%, fair odds 1.45, book price -115, model edge +15.3%. Tip-off Fri 16 May 2025, 8:00PM at Madison Square Garden.

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Game picks

+EV edge in green
Spread
New York Knicks
-2.5
-115
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Calibrated model vs market

Model prob · fair odds · edge
PickMarketModel lean
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Who's out

Injuries & availability

Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum FDay-to-day

New York Knicks

  • Mohamed Diawara FDay-to-day
  • Jalen Brunson GDay-to-day
Availability updated Jul 27, 4:11PM UTC · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & availability impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and watch the availability of Jayson Tatum, Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson.
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Availability3 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Player props

+EV edge in green
PlayerTeamStatLinePickOdds (US)Edge
Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics Pts + Rebs 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒
Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics Pts + Rebs + Asts 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒
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Jalen Brunson New York Knicks Points 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒

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Betting angles

Markets & form
Total PointsBoston Celtics @ New York KnicksNo line posted

New York Knicks and Boston Celtics combine for their season scoring; the game total posts pre-tip.

Point SpreadNew York Knicks spreadNo line posted

New York Knicks (season record) meet Boston Celtics; the spread and model cover probability refresh when the game is scheduled.

MoneylineNew York Knicks to winNo line posted

New York Knicks (season record) host or visit Boston Celtics; moneyline odds and win probability refresh when the season resumes.

Team Total (Home)New York Knicks totalNo line posted

New York Knicks averaged their season scoring ahead of facing Boston Celtics; team-total lines refresh pre-game.

Team Total (Away)Boston Celtics totalNo line posted

Boston Celtics averaged their season scoring ahead of facing New York Knicks; team-total lines refresh pre-game.

Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks — what the model found

Our model graded 7 betting markets for Boston Celtics at New York Knicks — 3 on the game itself and 4 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Game markets graded
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Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 7 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks — recent results

New York Knicks have won 4 of their last 5 games; Boston Celtics have won 0 of their last 0.

New York Knicks — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W94–90SAAway
W107–106SAHome
L111–115SAHome
W105–104SAAway
W105–95SAAway

Who’s out or in doubt

3 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

New York Knicks
PlayerStatus
Mohamed Diawara FDAY-TO-DAY
Jalen Brunson GDAY-TO-DAY
Boston Celtics
PlayerStatus
Jayson Tatum FDAY-TO-DAY

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Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks — model preview

Unlock potential winning bets for New York Knicks playing Boston Celtics. Includes analysis on key players like Mikal Bridges. Analysis includes NBA predictions, NBA game picks, betting preview, New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics stats and odds.

Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks) Over 14.5 Points + Rebounds (-159)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

As the Knicks gear up to host the Celtics, Mikal Bridges stands out as a prime candidate to exceed the 14.5 points and rebounds mark. He's been quietly impressive, averaging 14.6 points and 2.6 rebounds over his last five games. However, when the Celtics are on the other side, Bridges has consistently upped his game, averaging 18.4 points against them. In his recent home outings, he's managed an impressive 16.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game against Boston, showcasing a favorable matchup that suggests he'll thrive in front of the home crowd. With a hit rate of 2 out of 3 recently and an expected stat value of 20.56, it seems likely he'll surpass that 14.5 threshold. Given his comfort at Madison Square Garden, betting on Bridges to deliver is a compelling play for this pivotal matchup.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks in the NBA. You may also see this matchup written as Celtics vs Knicks, or as Knicks vs Celtics. The most recent game between them was Friday 16 May 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The model has generated 3 game picks and 4 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NBA betting strategy for this matchup.

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